Ethical Seafood Research 2025 Highlights
A year of growth, impact and momentum for aquatic animal welfare.
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Dec
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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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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.
12
Mar
AU-IBAR Fisheries Workshop Brief – Advancing Small-Scale Fisheries Development
In the vibrant city of Kampala, Uganda, the Third Meeting of the Small-Scale Fisheries Working Group of the Afric...