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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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...
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
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!