WHO WE ARE

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to improve animal welfare in the aquatic foods sector by developing practical, science-based solutions that drive institutional change, while promoting leadership in the fair treatment of the most overlooked aquatic species in the global food system, with a special focus on Africa.

OUR VISION

A resilient and compassionate aquatic food system, free of intensive and unethical practices.

OUR VALUES

We are guided by:

  • Integrity, in standing up for animal welfare even when it’s difficult
  • Collaboration, by working across sectors and cultures to build lasting change
  • Transparency, through honest communication and open sharing of knowledge
  • Excellence, by striving for the highest quality in our science, solutions, and partnerships

DEVISING SUSTAINABLE WIN-WIN SOLUTIONS

Our strategy involves devising sustainable solutions with widespread benefits. Improving conditions for farmed aquatic animals not only boosts their health but also cuts down on antimicrobial usage, minimises fatalities, and results in a tastier end product.

This approach, synonymous with 'One Health' and 'One Welfare' in animal husbandry, should be applied universally across our food systems to promote a holistic approach to sustainability. The same holds true for wild-caught aquatic animals, where gentle methods and immediate processing, as practiced in some Japanese vessels, ensure optimal meat quality and minimal suffering, aligning with principles of ethical treatment and resource conservation.

JOIN US IN MAKING WAVES FOR A BETTER FUTURE FOR AQUATIC LIFE

Ethical Seafood Research thrives on the support of organisations and individuals who share our passion and commitment to aquatic animal welfare. Past funding from Open Philanthropy, The Effective Altruism Animal Welfare Fund, The Pollination Project, The Craigslist Charitable Fund, and The Joanna Toole Foundation along with contributions from generous individuals, has fueled our mission thus far.

Join us in advancing ethical seafood production and consumption practices by making a donation today.

Open Philanthropy
Effective Altruism Animal Welfare Fund
The Pollination Project
The Craigslist Charitable Fund
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OUR KEY VALUES

Collaborative client-centered approach

Going beyond listening, we aim to truly understand clients' needs, ensuring they feel acknowledged without exhaustive explanations. Our commitment is equal to all, delivering high-quality outputs for organisational and sectoral needs, managing workloads carefully for consistent client attention.

Continuous Improvement

Believing in life's continuous improvement, we encourage honest feedback about what we could have done better. Confident in our outputs and client relations, if expectations aren't met, we pledge a predetermined refund percentage.

Integrity and fairness

Operating with unwavering professionalism, we transparently communicate limitations and potential deviations from standards. Our approachability, dedication to client satisfaction, and nonprofit ethos underscore our commitment to ethical practices.

Quality and Flexibility

We offer flexible, competitively priced services with consistent high-quality communication. Our in-house expertise ensures outputs meet top publication standards. Selective partnerships with proven providers maintain consistently high operational standards.

Ethical Seafood Research

Proud member of the SDG18 coalition

The Beyond Cruelty Foundation’s Campaign for an 18th Sustainable Development Goal for Zero Animal Exploitation sdg18.org

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