Ethical Seafood Research
@ethicalseafood.bsky.social
We conduct rigorous welfare assessments, develop new strategies, and collaborate with industry leaders to improve conditions for millions of fish.
Our peer-reviewed studies and hands-on projects influence policies and practices for more ethical seafood.
Our peer-reviewed studies and hands-on projects influence policies and practices for more ethical seafood.
As members of the Freshwater Fish Specialist Group, we want to highlight an upcoming webinar hosted by IUCN Save Our Species, featuring new insights and collaborations in freshwater conservation.
December 8, 2025 at 4:04 PM
As members of the Freshwater Fish Specialist Group, we want to highlight an upcoming webinar hosted by IUCN Save Our Species, featuring new insights and collaborations in freshwater conservation.
Limited space in aquaculture systems can restrict the natural behaviour of farmed animals. In many production settings, enclosures restrict movement, elevate stress and increase the risk of injury and disease. These factors influence both welfare and overall system performance.
December 8, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Limited space in aquaculture systems can restrict the natural behaviour of farmed animals. In many production settings, enclosures restrict movement, elevate stress and increase the risk of injury and disease. These factors influence both welfare and overall system performance.
We’ve just wrapped up the first round of field trials for our Harvest Well Egypt project in northern Port Said — testing more humane ‘chill-kill’ slaughter methods for harvested tilapia to improve both fish welfare and post-harvest quality. 🐟🇪🇬
December 4, 2025 at 12:03 PM
We’ve just wrapped up the first round of field trials for our Harvest Well Egypt project in northern Port Said — testing more humane ‘chill-kill’ slaughter methods for harvested tilapia to improve both fish welfare and post-harvest quality. 🐟🇪🇬
We’re excited to announce our collaboration with Vegesent, an artist-led platform promoting environmentally responsible creativity! 🎨🌊
December 3, 2025 at 2:03 PM
We’re excited to announce our collaboration with Vegesent, an artist-led platform promoting environmentally responsible creativity! 🎨🌊
New work from Animal Ethics is drawing attention to the growing body of evidence on aquatic animal sentience. Seantience, a short documentary directed by Xiana Castro, brings together recent findings on the capacity to feel in both vertebrates and invertebrates.
December 1, 2025 at 11:03 AM
New work from Animal Ethics is drawing attention to the growing body of evidence on aquatic animal sentience. Seantience, a short documentary directed by Xiana Castro, brings together recent findings on the capacity to feel in both vertebrates and invertebrates.
New analysis from Alianima highlights a clear shift in Brazilian aquaculture: animal welfare is emerging as a strategic issue for the sector, with implications that extend well beyond ethics.
November 27, 2025 at 10:03 AM
New analysis from Alianima highlights a clear shift in Brazilian aquaculture: animal welfare is emerging as a strategic issue for the sector, with implications that extend well beyond ethics.
Tilapia farming is growing quickly across Africa – but welfare is often forgotten.
November 26, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Tilapia farming is growing quickly across Africa – but welfare is often forgotten.
🌊 It’s World Fisheries Day!
November 21, 2025 at 10:02 AM
🌊 It’s World Fisheries Day!
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing concern in global food systems – and aquaculture is an important part of that conversation.
November 20, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing concern in global food systems – and aquaculture is an important part of that conversation.
When a fish is removed from water for 'harvest', its body doesn't shut down instantly.
A recent study in Scientific Reports found that rainbow trout can remain conscious and in moderate to intense pain for up to 22 minutes (on average ~10 min, ranging from 1.9–21.7 min).
A recent study in Scientific Reports found that rainbow trout can remain conscious and in moderate to intense pain for up to 22 minutes (on average ~10 min, ranging from 1.9–21.7 min).
November 19, 2025 at 10:03 AM
When a fish is removed from water for 'harvest', its body doesn't shut down instantly.
A recent study in Scientific Reports found that rainbow trout can remain conscious and in moderate to intense pain for up to 22 minutes (on average ~10 min, ranging from 1.9–21.7 min).
A recent study in Scientific Reports found that rainbow trout can remain conscious and in moderate to intense pain for up to 22 minutes (on average ~10 min, ranging from 1.9–21.7 min).
A new report from the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (@icesmarine.bsky.social) outlines trends in brown crab (Cancer pagurus) fisheries across the Northeast Atlantic. 🦀
November 18, 2025 at 10:02 AM
A new report from the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (@icesmarine.bsky.social) outlines trends in brown crab (Cancer pagurus) fisheries across the Northeast Atlantic. 🦀
Please welcome Santiago Alcubierre to the Ethical Seafood Research family! Santiago's been working with us for over a year, and we thought it was high time to officially bring him on board.
November 14, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Please welcome Santiago Alcubierre to the Ethical Seafood Research family! Santiago's been working with us for over a year, and we thought it was high time to officially bring him on board.
🐟 Can gene technology improve fish welfare?
Norway produces roughly half of the world’s farmed Atlantic salmon, but intensive farming comes with serious challenges including welfare.
Norway produces roughly half of the world’s farmed Atlantic salmon, but intensive farming comes with serious challenges including welfare.
November 13, 2025 at 10:03 AM
🐟 Can gene technology improve fish welfare?
Norway produces roughly half of the world’s farmed Atlantic salmon, but intensive farming comes with serious challenges including welfare.
Norway produces roughly half of the world’s farmed Atlantic salmon, but intensive farming comes with serious challenges including welfare.
What does the future of ethical fish farming look like in Europe?
November 7, 2025 at 10:03 AM
What does the future of ethical fish farming look like in Europe?
A new report from @oceanaeurope.bsky.social paints a sobering picture of the health of UK seas. Deep Decline: The State of UK Fish Populations 2025 shows that decades of overexploitation continue to threaten marine life and the resilience of our aquatic food systems.
November 5, 2025 at 3:06 PM
A new report from @oceanaeurope.bsky.social paints a sobering picture of the health of UK seas. Deep Decline: The State of UK Fish Populations 2025 shows that decades of overexploitation continue to threaten marine life and the resilience of our aquatic food systems.
@faunalytics.bsky.social recently released Aquaculture Fundamentals, a concise resource that gives an overview of the major issues in aquaculture.
November 4, 2025 at 10:02 AM
@faunalytics.bsky.social recently released Aquaculture Fundamentals, a concise resource that gives an overview of the major issues in aquaculture.
Faisal Qureshi, ESR's Country Director for Kenya, recently presented at the 3rd Annual International Scientific Conference hosted by the University of Nairobi's Faculty of Veterinary Medicine.
October 31, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Faisal Qureshi, ESR's Country Director for Kenya, recently presented at the 3rd Annual International Scientific Conference hosted by the University of Nairobi's Faculty of Veterinary Medicine.
As aquaculture continues to expand globally, questions around the origin and sustainability of fish feed have never been more pressing.
October 30, 2025 at 11:15 AM
As aquaculture continues to expand globally, questions around the origin and sustainability of fish feed have never been more pressing.
A new @fao.org report — International Review of Aquatic Food Systems in the Blue Economy — highlights how fisheries and aquaculture can drive a thriving 'blue economy' that supports food security, livelihoods, climate resilience and economic growth.
October 28, 2025 at 10:02 AM
A new @fao.org report — International Review of Aquatic Food Systems in the Blue Economy — highlights how fisheries and aquaculture can drive a thriving 'blue economy' that supports food security, livelihoods, climate resilience and economic growth.
We’re excited to highlight AWASH, a new initiative founded by Naveeth Basheer and funded by Animal Advocacy Africa, that is working to improve fish welfare on Ghanaian tilapia farms — reducing mortality and disease by combining local collaboration with evidence-based solutions.
October 27, 2025 at 10:02 AM
We’re excited to highlight AWASH, a new initiative founded by Naveeth Basheer and funded by Animal Advocacy Africa, that is working to improve fish welfare on Ghanaian tilapia farms — reducing mortality and disease by combining local collaboration with evidence-based solutions.
Thank you, Amada Perales Ferrer, for all your incredible work as Head of Operations at Ethical Seafood Research. 💙
October 24, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Thank you, Amada Perales Ferrer, for all your incredible work as Head of Operations at Ethical Seafood Research. 💙
Last week, our Egypt Country Director, Mohamed Bakr, attended the 25th Agrena Exhibition at the Cairo International Convention Centre.
October 21, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Last week, our Egypt Country Director, Mohamed Bakr, attended the 25th Agrena Exhibition at the Cairo International Convention Centre.
We’re excited to introduce AWASH, a new initiative founded by Naveeth Basheer, that is working to improve fish welfare on Ghanaian tilapia farms — reducing mortality and disease by combining local collaboration with evidence-based solutions. 🐟
October 16, 2025 at 9:03 AM
We’re excited to introduce AWASH, a new initiative founded by Naveeth Basheer, that is working to improve fish welfare on Ghanaian tilapia farms — reducing mortality and disease by combining local collaboration with evidence-based solutions. 🐟
We’re proud to endorse the Model Seafood Welfare Standard, developed by the Lever Foundation. 🐟🌍
October 15, 2025 at 9:03 AM
We’re proud to endorse the Model Seafood Welfare Standard, developed by the Lever Foundation. 🐟🌍
Great news for fish welfare in Scotland 🐟🏴
October 14, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Great news for fish welfare in Scotland 🐟🏴