But Cefas said a decision on the site, which employs 400, could be years away.

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Cefas is an executive agency of Defra, and its recent research has included work on rising acid levels in the sea.

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The Centre for Environment, Aquaculture and Fisheries Science (Cefas) in Pakefield could close due to concerns over the state of the building.

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Bob Blizzard, former Waveney MP and Labour's prospective parliamentary candidate for the seat, said moving Cefas from Lowestoft would be a "devastating blow" for the town.

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Cefas has occupied the complex for nearly 60 years.

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