#Act4 Aquatics The way fish are slaughter is 'one of the things to change', as well as the 'stocking density and the implementation of environmental enrichment', say the researchers that want legislation to avoid the suffering of fish in aquaculture. Slaughter with stunning also in fish? Biologists want to avoid suffering in aquaculture 29 June 2020
#Act4 Aquatics The introduction of artificial water plants into tilapia aquaculture can lead to significant improvements in fish welfare at minimal expense to the farmer. Fake plants have real benefits for farmed tilapia 24 June 2020
#Act4 Aquatics The EU Platform on Animal Welfare has today published best practice guidelines on water quality and handling for the welfare of farmed fish. The landmark guidelines are the first concrete step at the EU level to implement higher welfare standards in fish farms. Fish Welfare Guidelines promise higher welfare for millions of fish 24 June 2020 Eurogroup for Animals
#Act4 FarmAnimals Commercial aquaculture is at risk "of fostering future zoonotic pandemics", according to a new report by FAIRR. Radical rethink required for global aquaculture? 12 June 2020
#Act4 FarmAnimals Resistant bacteria in aquacultures can spread genes to non-resistant bacteria that infect humans causing diseases that are difficult to treat, researchers say. Climate change driving up aquaculture's contribution to antimicrobial resistance 18 May 2020
#Act4 FarmAnimals AlgaPrime DHA, the omega-3-rich algae feed ingredient, has been given an honourable mention in the food category of Fast Company's 2020 World Changing Ideas Awards. Fish oil alternative achieving market recognition 18 May 2020
#Act4 Aquatics Research shows that even fish farmers have doubts as to whether using cleaner fish is an effective delousing method. Ethical gray zone: 'Cleaner fish' being sacrificed by millions in the fight against salmon lice 15 April 2020
#Act4 Aquatics The New Scientist has published alarming data stating that fish are infected with nearly 300 times more parasitic worms than in the 1980’s. Here we discuss the many alternatives to consuming conventional seafood, for our health and for the sake of the planet. Study reveals fish contain 283 times more parasites than 40 years ago 10 April 2020
#Act4 Aquatics The first version of the Havfarm, the huge ship-shaped salmon farm built in China for Norwegian farmer Nordlaks, has been loaded on to a specialist vessel ahead of its long journey to Europe. Norway continues to push aquaculture into bigger, more intensive systems 8 April 2020
#Act4 FarmAnimals Eurogroup for Animals' Dutch member organisation Sea First Foundation shares highlights and plans for this year. 2020 at a glance 30 March 2020
#Act4 FarmAnimals Scotland’s salmon farming sector has welcomed the temporary regulatory flexibility agreed with SEPA and Marine Scotland to help manage the impacts of reduced staff availability and disruption to processing and retail distribution as a result of Covid-19. Scottish Environment Protection Agency relaxes salmon farming rules following COVID-19 outbreak 27 March 2020
#Act4 Aquatics There has been a significant rise in the number of fish welfare complaints received by government agencies over the past 18 months. Fish welfare complaints ‘can be taken out of context’ 16 March 2020