Improving fish welfare in African aquaculture: Ethical Seafood Research
This blog post features one of GSA’s Small Business Members, Ethical Seafood Research. We thank Ethical Seafood Research for their support of the work GSA does to advance responsible seafood practices.
Kenya Tilapia Welfare App Launch
Ethical Seafood Research (ESR) and FAI have introduced the Tilapia Welfare App in Kenya, equipping fish farmers with innovative tools to improve husbandry practices.
FAI app launch in Kenya aims to strengthen animal welfare in aquaculture. Read the article
Tilapia Welfare Egypt Project reaches 10 percent milestone, improving welfare of 260 million fish
ESR Introduces FAI’s Tilapia Welfare App to Kenya in the Latest Phase of the Kenya Fish Welfare Project. Read the article
Tilapia welfare project expands in Kenya with release of welfare app. Read the article
UK’s FAI Farms launches app in Kenya to improve tilapia welfare. Read the article
Kenya aquaculture sector benefits from Tilapia welfare app. Read the article
Kenya’s aquaculture stakeholders introduce the FAI Tilapia Welfare app. Read the article
Kenya launches tilapia welfare app to revolutionize fish farming practices. Read the article
Tilapia Welfare App Launches in Kenya to Support Sustainable Aquaculture. Read the article
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.
Improving the lives of more than 260 million tilapia, impacting 10 percent of Egypt’s Nile tilapia. Read the article
Tilapia Welfare Egypt Project reaches 10 percent milestone, improving welfare of 260 million fish. Read the article
Tilapia welfare project has improved the lives of more than 260 million fish in Egypt. Read the article
Tilapia welfare project reaps rewards. Read the article
Tilapia Welfare Project Has Improved the Lives of more than 260 Million Fish in Egypt. Read the article
Tilapia Welfare Egypt reaches 260 million fish milestone. Read the article
FAI’s Tilapia Welfare Project improves conditions for 260 million fish in Egypt. Read the article
دكتور وسيم إمام يكتب .. مشروع رعاية البلطي و الاستزراع السمكي في مصر Read the article
مشروع رعاية البلطي يُحسّن حياة أكثر من 260 Read the article مليون سمكة بمصر
Protecting the welfare of Egyptian tilapia. Read the PDF
Tilapia farmers ready to improve welfare standards, but face gaps in training, support and resources. Read the PDF
Welfare matters: the 2025 Fish Vet Society conference
The Fish Vet Society’s 2025 conference centred on practical fish-welfare science; ESR founder Wasseem Emam opened the meeting, describing how One Welfare principles are being applied on Egyptian tilapia farms.
ESR-mediated partnership between FAI and Cairo University
The partnership aims to improve the health and performance of fish in aquaculture farms across Egypt, supporting the production of high-quality protein in the nation.
New partnership aims for improved tilapia welfare in Egypt. Read the article
Cairo University joins FAI’s Tilapia Welfare Project in Egypt. Read the article
Partnership with faculty of veterinary medicine, Cairo university strengthens FAI’s tilapia welfare work. Read the article
Tilapia welfare: FAI and Cairo University partnership. Read the article
الشراكة مع كلية الطب البيطري تعزز عمل مبادرة الحيوانات الغذائية (FAI) في رعاية أسماك البلطي Read the article
PODCASTS
Revolutionizing Seafood: ethics, innovation, and sustainability
Compassionate + beneficial living™ by Erin McCann
ROI of DEI by sustainability scores
- How will the score be used to improve fish welfare in Egypt?
- What would be actionable advice you would give to the fish farmer?
- What is your take on the Netflix documentary Seaspiracy?
Can seafood ever be ethical?
I sat down with Wasseem Emam, the founder, director and Head of Research at Ethical Seafood Research. A man who calls many places home, who has dedicated his life to advocating for aquatic welfare.
ESR-mediated partnership between FAI and Kafr El Sheikh University, Egypt
This marks a further step towards equipping the next generation of aquaculture professionals with the tools and knowledge needed to transform fish farming practices across Egypt.
Kafr El Sheikh University steps up tilapia welfare training. Read the article
Kafr El Sheikh University Adds Mobile-Based Tilapia Welfare App to Its Curriculum. Read the article
Egyptian university adds FAI fish welfare tools, training to curriculum. Read the article
مبادرة الحيوانات الغذائية FAI: جامعة كفر الشيخ تُضيف أدوات وتدريبات المبادرة لرعاية الأسماك إلى مناهجها الدراسية Read the article
VIDEOS
Strangers x Wasseem Emam: Can Seafood Ever be Ethical? | Ethical Seafood Research| Egypt | Tilapia
The Future of Sustainable Freshwater Aquaculture in Africa Roundtable
Humane Slaughter of Aquatic Animals Roundtable
What does Lake Tanganyika look like in 20 years?
ESR's Mohammed Bakr presents research on greenhouses for tilapia in Egypt at the Aquaponics Ass'n
Dr Ahmad Hamza on the outcomes of Tilapia Welfare Egypt at Aquaculture Africa '23 in Zambia (P1)
Ethical Seafood Research's Wasseem Emam & Our Seas Scotland Coastal Testimonies exhibition
ALI panel — Can we have sustainable and humane wild capture fisheries?
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
FAI launches tilapia welfare app and online courses in Arabic
"Having the app and courses in Arabic ensures farmers feel this is a tool made for them. It's about making welfare assessments accessible and practical for everyone in the community - it's a very positive step forward,"Emam said.
FAI launches tilapia welfare app and online courses in Arabic. Read the article
FAI launches tilapia welfare app and online courses in Arabic. Read the article
The FAI Tilapia Welfare App and Tilapia Welfare e-learning courses on FAI Academy are now available in Arabic. Read the article
FAI Launches Tilapia Welfare App and Online Courses in Arabic. Read the article
«مبادرة الحيوانات الغذائية» تُعلن إتاحة تطبيق رعاية البلطي والدورات التدريبية الإلكترونية باللغة العربية Read the article
More aquaculture news
Hatchery International asked ESR Founder Wasseem Emam, “what’s in store for European fish hatcheries in 2025?” Read the article
Pakistan’s first animal, environmental rights International conference begins. Read the article
BRICS: Russia sets it sights on fish trade growth. Read the article
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.
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