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Aquaculture

Dec 1 2025 | Meghann Cant

Carnivorous Aquaculture Threatens Wild Fishes And Ecosystems

The demand for wild fishes as feed for European aquaculture operations is projected to increase by 70% by 2040, highlighting immense risks to marine ecosystems. READ MORE

Nov 26 2025 | Meghann Cant

Four Key Ways To Help Farmed Animals In Nigeria

Although public awareness of animal welfare is relatively low in Nigeria, this report provides a roadmap for advocates looking to make a difference for the country’s growing number of farmed animals. READ MORE

Nov 13 2025 | Aeneas Koosis

Global Salmon Escape Policies Show Widespread But Weak Regulation

All major salmon farming regions now have escape policies, but most lack strong enforcement measures to prevent environmental harm. READ MORE

Oct 31 2025 | Anita Rajan

Animal Welfare Legislation In The European Union: A Call For Consistency

Across the European Union, member states have taken different approaches to animal welfare legislation, creating gaps in protection that leave farmed animals vulnerable to harmful systems and practices. READ MORE

Oct 14 2025 | Dancan Oyolla

Dying For A Canapé: The Hidden Suffering Behind Caviar

Caviar is marketed as a luxury food, but for the sturgeons who produce it, life is anything but glamorous. Whether harvested through traditional or so-called ethical methods, both systems involve serious suffering that challenges the notion of cruelty-free caviar. READ MORE

Oct 8 2025 | karol orzechowski

Aquaculture Fundamentals: What We Included & What We Left Out

Today marks the release of Faunalytics’ Aquaculture Fundamentals! This blog gives you an overview of what you can find inside, and outlines what we left out and where you can learn more. READ MORE

Oct 6 2025 | David Church

Enforcing U.K. Laws To Protect Farmed Animals: Still A Problem

Despite numerous laws to protect farmed animals, inspection and enforcement rates remain low across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. READ MORE

Aug 21 2025 | Millie Morton

Live Fish Transport: China’s Hidden Welfare Issue

In China’s booming aquaculture industry, fish welfare is swimming under the radar. This study uncovers live transport conditions and stakeholders’ views. READ MORE

Aug 4 2025 | Aeneas Koosis

Fish Resilience Is An Ethical Issue

Fishes can readily “bounce back” from challenges in their environment. While this resilience is often portrayed as beneficial for their welfare, its pursuit in aquaculture settings raises serious ethical concerns. READ MORE

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