07 Feb

Wasseem Emam Explores Seaweed Farming as an Ethical Alternative to Fish Aquaculture

Our founder and lead researcher, Wasseem Emam, has written a guest commentary for foodfacts.org exploring why sea...

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18 Dec

Ethical Seafood Research 2025 Highlights

A year of growth, impact and momentum for aquatic animal welfare. 2...

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11 Dec

Vegesent x ESR: strengthening fish welfare through sustainable creativity

We’re pleased to announce a new collaboration with Vegesent, an artist-led platform promoting environmentally res...

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05 Dec

Tilapia farming and animal welfare in Africa: a shift for both fish & farmers

The Nile tilapia is one of Africa’s most important farmed fish spe...

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24 Nov

Building Ethical, Resilient Tilapia Farming in Kenya, A Timely Opportunity

Tilapia is fast becoming the backbone of African aquaculture, and Kenya is poised for rapid growth. A recent FAI ...

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14 Nov

Fishmeal and Food Security: Global Demand, Local Consequences in Aquaculture

As aquaculture continues to grow worldwide, it is increasingly recognised as one of the most efficient ways to pr...

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06 Oct

Towards Humane Harvest in Aquaculture: Global Momentum

For fish and other aquatic animals, harvest is the moment of highest stress and suffering. For farmers, it is the...

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02 Oct

World Animal Day: Ethical Seafood Research Joins World Federation for Animals #CelebrateAllAnimals Campaign

This World Animal Day, the World Federation for Animals (WFA) launched #CelebrateAllAnimals, a campaign featuring...

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19 Aug

Reflections from AVA Kenya: A milestone for animal welfare in Africa

ESR at the First AVA Summit in Africa

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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

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