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Swim with the fishes: is tuna tourism just a bit of harmless holiday fun?

New Guardian article featuring Ethical Seafood Research

Sophie Kevany's article in The Guardian examines the controversial practice of tuna tourism in South Australia, specifically focusing on its environmental and ethical implications.

Tilapia Welfare Egypt Project Articles

We’re proud to announce that Ethical Seafood Research is now working with over 15% of the Egyptian aquaculture sector, positively impacting the welfare of 260 million fish.

The Fish Site

Improving the lives of more than 260 million tilapia, impacting 10 percent of Egypt’s Nile tilapia

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Seafood Source

Tilapia Welfare Egypt Project reaches 10 percent milestone, improving welfare of 260 million fish

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Aqua Culture / Asia - Pacific

Tilapia welfare project has improved the lives of more than 260 million fish in Egypt

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World Fishing & Aquaculture

Tilapia welfare project reaps rewards

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Aquaculture Magazine

Tilapia Welfare Project Has Improved the Lives of more than 260 Million Fish in Egypt

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We Are Aquaculture

Tilapia Welfare Egypt reaches 260 million fish milestone

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Hatchery International

FAI’s Tilapia Welfare Project improves conditions for 260 million fish in Egypt

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Agri Newz

دكتور وسيم إمام يكتب .. مشروع رعاية البلطي و الاستزراع السمكي في مصر

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Al Fallah Al Youm

مشروع رعاية البلطي يُحسّن حياة أكثر من 260 مليون سمكة بمصر

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The Vet Record

Protecting the welfare of Egyptian tilapia

ESR-mediated partnership between FAI and Cairo University

The Fish Site

New partnership aims for improved tilapia welfare in Egypt

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Hatchery International

Cairo University joins FAI’s Tilapia Welfare Project in Egypt

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Aqua Culture / Asia - Pacific

Partnership with faculty of veterinary medicine, Cairo university strengthens FAI’s tilapia welfare work

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Blue Life Hub

Tilapia welfare: FAI and Cairo University partnership

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Agri Newz

الشراكة مع كلية الطب البيطري تعزز عمل مبادرة الحيوانات الغذائية (FAI) في رعاية أسماك البلطي

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ESR-mediated partnership between FAI and Kafr El Sheikh University, Egypt

The Fish Site

Kafr El Sheikh University steps up tilapia welfare training

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ECO Magazine

Kafr El Sheikh University Adds Mobile-Based Tilapia Welfare App to Its Curriculum

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World Fishing & Aquaculture

Egyptian university adds FAI fish welfare tools, training to curriculum

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Al Fallah Al Youm

مبادرة الحيوانات الغذائية FAI: جامعة كفر الشيخ تُضيف أدوات وتدريبات المبادرة لرعاية الأسماك إلى مناهجها الدراسية

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FAI launches tilapia welfare app and online courses in Arabic

World Fishing & Aquaculture

FAI launches tilapia welfare app and online courses in Arabic

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Hatchery Feed & Management

FAI launches tilapia welfare app and online courses in Arabic

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Aquaculture Magazine

The FAI Tilapia Welfare App and Tilapia Welfare e-learning courses on FAI Academy are now available in Arabic

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ECO Magazine

FAI Launches Tilapia Welfare App and Online Courses in Arabic

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Al Fallah Al Youm

«مبادرة الحيوانات الغذائية» تُعلن إتاحة تطبيق رعاية البلطي والدورات التدريبية الإلكترونية باللغة العربية

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Hatchery International asked ESR Founder Wasseem Emam, "what's in store for European fish hatcheries in 2025?”

Wasseem described how the economic shocks of the last few years, starting with the COVID-19 pandemic, has generally decreased consumer spending on seafood products. He also noted that the general outlook for European aquaculture remains uncertain but that opportunities do exist.

PODCASTS

Episode on the podcast: Compassionate + Beneficial Living™ by Erin McCann

Episode on the podcast: ROI of DEI by Sustainability Scores

VIDEOS

Ethical Seafood, Aquatic Animal Welfare, & Marine Conservation with Wasseem Emam

Caviar Cruelty
Animal Justice Canada

Interview with Wasseem Emam at the Extinction or Regeneration Conference in London, 12th May 2023

IV Fish Welfare Summer Shoal 2022 — Presentation by Wasseem Emam

Nor Fishing 2022 Digital Broadcast – Interview with Wasseem Emam

Panel on capture fisheries welfare @ the Aquatic Life Conference

Panel on Eurogroup & EU policy work @ the Aquatic Life Conference

BOLTI EGYPT project video — Sustainable intensification of the tilapia farming sector through improved fish health & welfare

ALI panel — Can we have sustainable and humane wild capture fisheries?

ARTICLES

Tilapia Welfare Project Passes Training Milestone

Aquaculture Magazine

Global Seafood Alliance

We are Aquaculture

Hatchery Feed and Management

Factsheet on Aquatic Animal Welfare in Africa

We Are Aquaculture

FAI and ESR team up on tilapia welfare

World Fishing and Aquaculture

Hatchery Feed and Management

Undercurrent news

Global Seafood Alliance

We are Aquaculture

European aquaculture is not out of the woods yet, but the outlook gets brighter

May 13, 2024

SPANISH

Luz verde para la cria de salmones en tanques situados en tierra en Inglaterra

Our Insatiable Appetite for Scottish Salmon Is Driving the Industry Out of the Water

Feb 22, 2024

Trouble mounts for Egyptian aquaculture

Down but not out: post-quake Turkey battles on

Challenges and opportunities for advancing tilapia welfare in Egypt

Q&A with Wasseem Emam [Ethical Seafood Research)

Animal Defence Partnership

Advocate Origin Stories

An exploded aquarium and chimpanzees shot dead: Is it time to stop keeping animals in captivity?

Dec 21, 2022

New Report Published on Key Welfare Recommendations for Marine Capture Fisheries

Apr, 2022

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Yesterday, we and our partners from Nautilus Colla

Yesterday, we and our partners from Nautilus Collaboration got up bright and early to observe a fish harvest in the north of Egypt. The goal? To gather valuable insights in order to inform the application of electrical stunning technology, currently used elsewhere in the world, to the Egyptian aquaculture context.

⚡Why stunning?

Stunning fish before slaughter significantly reduces physiological stress responses thereby improving quality and creating better end products. It’s also a crucial step towards more a humane aquaculture sector.

📅 A day in the field

Workers arrived at the crack of dawn (3 am!) to start the harvest process. They drag nets multiple times across the pond bottom to lift the fish before grading them. Half of the fish are placed in oxygenated containers for transport to other parts of the country whilst the other half are put on ice for sale in the local markets.

After the harvest team had wrapped up for the day, we had the chance to sit with them and ask detailed questions about the process they follow and the most common challenges they face 🐟🐠

Thanks again to Ahmad Hamza, Mahmoud Eltholth and Radi A. Mohamed for facilitating another productive day for the team.

We're excited to contribute to the introduction of innovative solutions that ensure both farmer profitability and animal welfare.

Tune in this week for more updates from the field!

#sustainableaquaculture #fishfarming #animalwelfare #fishharvest #humaneslaughter #innovation #NautilusCollaboration #egyptianaquaculture #Egypt #aquaculture #tilapia

Day 1 of the ‘recon mission’ on the ground in

Day 1 of the ‘recon mission’ on the ground in Egypt with Nautilus Collaboration!

As part of our quest to improve the welfare of farmed tilapia, we’re looking at what we can do to reduce fish stress during the ‘harvest’ process.

We know that electrical stunning can be a more humane alternative to the industry-standard chilling method for slaughtering aquatic animals and we know that it can have benefits on fillet quality.

That's why a team composed of Sarah Wahltinez, Christian van Rijn, Mahmoud Eltholth, Hadeer Ahmed, Mohamed Bakr, Amada Perales Ferrer, Shelly Steffler, Radi A. Mohamed and Mohamed Eldhshan were visiting production facilities in the north of Egypt yesterday to see the potential for implementation of this technology.

The day was productive, taking in fish farms, feed factories and the wholesale market in order to appreciate the structure of the sector as a whole.

Today, the focus will be purely on observing the harvesting process where this project aims for make the most impact.

As always, thanks to Aquavet Egypt and Kafr El-Sheikh University for helping ensure things go smoothly on the ground!

#tilapia #Egypt #ethicalseafoodresearch #aquaculture #fishfarm #fishfarming #fishwelfare

Professor Radi A. Mohamed does it again! This tim

Professor Radi A. Mohamed does it again!

This time he presented at the 'University and Industry Conference' hosted by @kfsuni with the aim of fostering collaboration between academia and industry and promoting innovation, sustainable development and applied research in aquaculture.

Radi discussed the outcomes of the Tilapia Welfare Egypt project and progress made in rolling out the @FAI_regen Tilapia Welfare App, as well as how the FAI e-learning tools are now being mainstreamed into the University's courses on fish welfare and behaviour!

Learn more about our work with tilapia in Egypt at the link in our bio.

#Tilapia #TilapiaFarming #TilapiaWelfare #Aquaculture #FishFarming #Fishing #Fisheries #FishFarms #TilapiaFarm #FishCare #ethicalseafoodresearch #ESR #ethicalseafood #ethicalaquaculture #fishcare #FishFarm

نحن نحب الاحتفاء بشركائنا ا

نحن نحب الاحتفاء بشركائنا الرائعين! مشروعنا المشترك في مصر مع @FAI يحظى بدعم كبير من الدكتور @أحمد حمزة وفريقه المتميز في @AQUAVET EGYPT. لقد ساعدتنا خبرته الواسعة وتجربته العميقة في الصناعة، بالإضافة إلى شبكته الواسعة من العلاقات، في الوصول إلى أكثر من 1000 مزرعه سمك مختلفه، وتنظيم ورش عمل تدريبية مفيدة، وإطلاق تطبيق "رعاية البلطي".

من خلال هذه الشراكة، نعمل حاليًا مع حوالي 15٪ من القطاع بالكامل، بما يشمل مزارع تتراوح مساحتها بين أقل من 5 أفدنة إلى أكثر من 100 فدان. نقوم بإجراء تقييمات منتظمة للرعاية في هذه المزارع لتشجيعهم على استخدام تطبيق "رعاية البلطي". وهذا يعني تحسينًا محتملًا في مستوى الرعاية لأكثر من 260 مليون سمكة!

شكرًا لدعمك المستمر، دكتور أحمد! نتطلع إلى تعزيز شراكتنا من خلال المشاريع القادمة هذا العام والعام المقبل (ترقبوا المزيد).

We're honoured to have been named the Farm Animal

We're honoured to have been named the Farm Animal Coalition's organisation of the month by @asiaforanimals! 🏆

Why? "While ESR’s achievements are numerous, their most remarkable milestone this year is the astounding reach of their Tilapia Welfare Egypt project, conducted in partnership with @fai_regen and Aquavet Egypt. This initiative has connected with over 1,000 farms, representing more than 15% of Egypt’s aquaculture sector, and improved the welfare of 260 million fish. Given Egypt's status as the world’s third-largest tilapia farming nation, this accomplishment is a significant step toward systemic, long-term change."

They also recognise the scalable, cost-effective approach we've taken to build relationships and lay the groundwork for lasting improvements. By designing a certification scheme “by farmers, for farmers,” we're working towards changes that are not only impactful but also sustainable and widely adoptable.

Many thanks to Vinnie Le and Thanh Nguyen for this recognition!

Visit @asiaforanimals and click the link in their bio to read more about the whole article.

#FarmAnimalCoalition #EthicalSeafoodResearch #EthicalSeafood #Tilapia #TilapiaWelfare #FishWelfare #Aquaculture #FishFarming #FishFarms #Fishing

We're thrilled to have had @The_WanderingCoco join

We're thrilled to have had @The_WanderingCoco join our freelance team of highly talented professionals we can count on for support on key projects! With a strong background in global corporate strategy and a deep passion for conservation, we're very lucky to have Carlos working on our fish welfare educational module in partnership with the wonderful Carolin Breitenbach and her formidable colleagues at @welttierschutz. If you don't know about their work, be sure to check out Vets United! 🐟

For over the last decade, Carlos has worked in market research, UI design, and content writing. However, he recently left @ebay and the corporate world behind with the objective of contributing to the global preservation of key biodiversity hotspots, and with this in mind, we're only too happy to help inspire him as to the plight of aquatic animals. 🐠🐟🐡🐳🐋🐬🦈🐙🦑🪼🦐🦞🦀🦭🐊

As for his side hustle, he's actively working with indigenous communities in the Colombian Amazon to bring sustainable eco-tourism to the area, with the goal of raising awareness about the region and the global importance of preserving this precious ecosystem.

Carlos is passionate about the global interconnectedness of humans and nature, and finding the best ways to communicate this message through video and photography.

Follow @The_WanderingCoco to learn more, and welcome, Carlos!

#EthicalSeafoodResearch #ESR #AnimalWelfare #FishWelfare #fishwelfarematters #biodiversity #AquaticAnimals #protectmarinelife #animalprotection

The third edition of the World Aquaculture Society

The third edition of the World Aquaculture Society’s Aquaculture Africa Conference wraps in Tunisia today! 🐟

Professor Radi A. Mohamed presented the outcomes of our joint Tilapia Welfare Egypt project with @fai_regen and explained the role of ‘operational welfare indicators’ in improving animal welfare in aquaculture. The presentation was very well received with lots of discussion about the FAI Tilapia Welfare App! This was a very nice follow on from the introductory talk Dr Ahmad Hamza from Aquavet Egypt gave last year at the last edition of the conference in Zambia on the outcome of the preliminary stakeholder workshops.

Amongst our highlights of the week-long event was the great talk delivered by our close colleague Dr Harrison Karisa from the @worldbank on investment in the development of Africa’s seaweed industry. We also enjoyed the event organised by Sophie Ryan from the @gsi_salmon that brought together aquaculture business leaders from across the African continent. And of course it was a pleasure to reconnect with our partner and frequent collaborator Severin Spring who is working tirelessly to take SUSTAIN Aquaculture and Tanganyika Blue to greater and greater heights!

Thank you to the World Aquaculture Society, the African Chapter of the World Aquaculture Society, and the Tunisia Ministry of Aquaculture for putting together this great event! See you all next year!

#Aquaculture #Tilapia #TilapiaWelfare #FishWelfare #TilapiaFarming #FishFarming #Salmon #SalmonFarming #FishCare #Fisheries #Fishing #FishFarm #FishFarms

***Celebrate World Fisheries Day: Choose Sustainab

***Celebrate World Fisheries Day: Choose Sustainably-Caught Wild Seafood for a Healthy Ocean!***

Today is World Fisheries Day! Join the global conversation about the importance of healthy and sustainable fisheries for a healthy ocean and climate.

🚩 The Challenge: Overfishing and Ecosystem Decline

Our oceans face a multitude of threats, with overfishing and illegal fishing being just some of them. Unsustainable fishing practices deplete fish populations, disrupt marine ecosystems, and threaten the livelihoods of millions who depend on the sea.

💡 The Solution: Choosing Sustainable Seafood

The good news is that we can all play a role in protecting our oceans and ensuring a future with vibrant fish stocks. One powerful tool we have is the ability to make conscious choices about the aquatic-derived foods we consume (if at all).

Here are some tips for choosing sustainable seafood:

🐟 Look for eco-labels: Certifications like the @mscecolabel and @asc_aqua identify seafood caught or farmed using sustainable practices.
🐟 Vary your consumption: Expand your seafood repertoire to include under-fished species. This reduces pressure on popular fish stocks.
🐟 Share this post: Help us spread the word!

We're dedicated to promoting responsible seafood production practices. We conduct research, raise awareness, and advocate for a more humane seafood sector.

This World Fisheries Day, let's pledge to make informed choices and support ethical seafood production. Together, we can achieve healthy oceans teeming with life and maintain them for generations to come.

#WorldFisheriesDay #SustainableSeafood #HealthyOceans #FisheriesDay #HealthyOcean #Fisheries #OverFishing #EthicalSeafood #ProtectOcean #Fishing #ESR #ethicalseafoodresearch #fishcare #fishwelfare #protectouroceans #oceanhealth #seafoodsustainability

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