OUR STORY
Our journey to promote aquatic animal welfare started in 2021, and has been made possible through the generous support of impactful organisations and individuals who believe in our mission.
OUR ORIGINS
Ethical Seafood Research, in its current form, was born out of an Effective Altruism residency in Zanzibar in early 2023, generously funded by Daniel Yu of Wasoko. This transformative experience laid the foundation for our organisation, shaping our commitment to promoting the ethical production of aquatic-derived foods within Africa and beyond.
MAJOR SUPPORTERS
- Open Philanthropy: A key contributor empowering ESR to make a significant impact in aquatic animal welfare.
- Effective Altruism Animal Welfare Fund: Committed to driving effective change, this fund stands as a crucial pillar of support for our initiatives, perfectly in line with our mission to create a positive impact within the animal advocacy movement.
- The Pollination Project: A committed supporter recognising and backing our commitment to fostering positive change in the lives of aquatic animals.
- Vegan Hacktivists (now Violet Studios) and Rodehorst Communications: Generous in-kind support to enhance our outreach and impact through branding products.
- Culture Canopy: Offering invaluable in-kind HR support, Culture Canopy has played a crucial role in enhancing the organisation’s strength and effectiveness.
STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS
We actively collaborate with renowned institutions and organisations, fostering meaningful partnerships that contribute to our research and advocacy efforts. Some of our valued partnerships include:
- FAI Farms
- Nautilus Collaboration
- Poseidon Aquatic Resource Management
- World Federation for Animals
- Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute
- Zanzibar Fisheries and Marine Resources Research Institute
- University of Kafrelsheikh, Egypt (Faculty of Aquatic & Fisheries Sciences)
- Aquavet Egypt
COLLABORATIVE INITIATIVES
Ethical Seafood Research takes pride in being the implementing partner for the Tilapia Welfare Project in Egypt for FAI (previously FAI Farms) and collaborating with Nautilus Collaboration on innovative research projects. We also lead research and development at Tanganyika Blue, contributing to the sustainable development of aquatic ecosystems.
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