Ethical Seafood Research – Applied research for a sustainable future

A MORE HUMANE, ETHICAL AND
SUSTAINABLE FUTURE STARTS TODAY

Advancing sustainability and higher welfare practices within the aquatic foods sector

PAST CLIENTS

APPLIED RESEARCH FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE

Ethical Seafood Research offers a range of research-oriented services in the field of fisheries and aquaculture on a consultancy basis. We believe that taking good care of the animals you raise is common sense.

ON-FARM WELFARE ASSESSMENTS

We can visit any aquatic animal production facility and assess the welfare status of stocked animals as well as current farming practices. We use the latest science to estimate the effect of stressors on the farmed animals.

CONSUMER & PRODUCER SURVEYS

We are experienced in carrying out both in-field and online surveys to gauge stakeholders on relevant topics around the production and consumption of aquatic animal products. For example, surveying farmers on management practices to identify potential causes of mass mortalities.

RESEARCH REPORTS

We can help you prepare internal reports to inform your organisation’s strategic direction or published reports that can be used for campaigning and lobbying efforts. This can also include research to identify high-impact interventions for improving the welfare of farmed aquatic animals.

OUR CLIENTS

WHO WE WORK WITH

Government bodies

We have successfully bid for and completed government contracts including for the UK Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and Fisheries & Oceans Canada.

Intergovernmental agencies

Our founder previously consulted for the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the United Nations Environment Programme and the European Commission.

Non-profit organisations

We pair up with NGOs working on farmed animal welfare that are focused on land animals and still want to advocate for aquatic animals but don’t have immediate capacity.

Philanthropic visionaries

We have been funded by philanthropic foundations that are passionate about reducing the suffering of the countless aquatic animals currently used for human consumption.

Leading industry actors

We work with fishing & fish farming companies that are looking to improve their operational sustainability & welfare practices in order to meet consumer expectations & CSR targets.

Other consulting firms

We frequently take on work from other consultancies in the fisheries and aquaculture space that have won large projects but are struggling to meet deadlines for deliverables.

FEATURED PROJECTS

RESEARCH REPORT

European Parliament Policy Document

This study reviews China’s marine fisheries and aquaculture sectors with an emphasis on the operations of its distant water fleet.

The analysis centers on the state subsidies these sectors receive, their illegal, unreported and unregulated catches and the challenges they represent to competing fleets such as the EU.

POLICY BRIEFING

Call to tackle illegal fishing practices

RESEARCH REPORT

Wild Fisheries Welfare Guide

Wild capture fisheries inflict a lot of suffering onto both the target and non-target animals in question.

This report introduces the concept of an animal welfare-based approach to capture fisheries and urges its adoption by the fishing industry, arguing that humane fisheries are both possible and desirable.

TESTIMONIALS

I had the pleasure of working with Wasseem on a European Parliamentary study in China and I cannot speak highly enough of his expertise and dedication to the project. His research, analysis and recommendations were comprehensive and insightful and his ability to communicate complex issues in a clear manner was outstanding.

MARGARITA SANZBlomeyer & Sanz

I worked with Wasseem and his team on the production of some high-level policy documents. They were accurate and effective, and even went the extra mile to ensure the final product was up to the highest standard. I look forward to working with them again.

FILIPPO CARLIMed Sea Alliance

We were very pleased by the quality and delivery of service provided by Wasseem. He is a passionate ocean professional whose expertise adds real value to our work and we hope to continue working together in future.

NICOLAS FOURNIEROceania

I found Wasseem to be enthusiastic and responsive to our requirements

ROD CAPPELLDirector of Poseidon Aquatic Resource Management Ltd