Ethical Seafood Research 2025 Highlights
A year of growth, impact and momentum for aquatic animal welfare.
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Dec
19
Aug
Reflections from AVA Kenya: A milestone for animal welfare in Africa
In mid-July 2025, Nairobi hosted the first-ever edition of the Ani...
26
Jun
Towards A Better Future: Advancing Humane Slaughter in the Fisheries and Aquaculture Sectors
Towards better practice: advancing humane slaughter in the fisheries and aquaculture sectors
22
May
Cultivating compassion: how aquaculture can consider fish welfare without comprising profit
One of the things we come up against in our work with farmers is the belief that improving welfare practices will...
10
Apr
Farmed Animal Advocacy in Egypt
This report was written in collaboration with Ethical Seafood Research, which helped with the initial scoping with the help of Melinda Jackson from New York University (see their report on Animal Advocacy in Egypt).
11
Mar
New FAO Guidelines for Sustainable Aquaculture fail to sufficiently address animal welfare
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) recently released Guidelines for Sustainable Aquaculture in response to the rapid expansion of the industry. Aquaculture is the fastest-growing food production sector in the world, and its growth is driven by protein demand, scientific progress, technological innovations and investment.
07
Mar
Sustainable Aquaculture in Zanzibar: A Blueprint for Ethical and Resilient Growth
Ethical Seafood Research is committed to supporting responsible aquaculture through evidence-based policy development, industry partnerships and rigorous scientific inquiry. Our involvement in the Zanzibar aquaculture strategy underscores our belief that ethical aquaculture is not just an environmental imperative, but a pathway to socioeconomic transformation in coastal communities.
20
Jan
Animal Advocacy in Egypt
In his guest article for Animal Charity Evaluators, Wasseem Emam examines the evolving landscape of animal advocacy across Egypt. He discusses the cultural perceptions that shape local attitudes toward animal welfare, as well as the growing number of grassroots initiatives focused on community education and rescue efforts.
16
Jan
The evolving landscape of fish welfare in African aquaculture
In his guest article for the Young Aquaculture Society, Wasseem Emam explores the evolving landscape of fish welfare in various African regions. He highlights the importance of sustainable practices, the challenges facing local aquaculture, and how collaborative efforts can drive meaningful change.
20
Dec
Ethical Seafood Research: Another Year of Driving Change in Aquaculture and Fish Welfare
2024 was a pivotal year for Ethical Seafood Research (ESR), marked by significant strides in our mission to improve the welfare of aquatic animals. From Egypt to Kenya, India to Zanzibar, we’re impacting the lives of millions of fish!