Ethical Seafood Research
@ethicalseafood.bsky.social
We conduct rigorous welfare assessments, develop new strategies, and collaborate with industry leaders to improve conditions for millions of fish.
Our peer-reviewed studies and hands-on projects influence policies and practices for more ethical seafood.
Our peer-reviewed studies and hands-on projects influence policies and practices for more ethical seafood.
When a fish is removed from water for 'harvest', its body doesn't shut down instantly.
A recent study in Scientific Reports found that rainbow trout can remain conscious and in moderate to intense pain for up to 22 minutes (on average ~10 min, ranging from 1.9–21.7 min).
A recent study in Scientific Reports found that rainbow trout can remain conscious and in moderate to intense pain for up to 22 minutes (on average ~10 min, ranging from 1.9–21.7 min).
November 19, 2025 at 10:03 AM
When a fish is removed from water for 'harvest', its body doesn't shut down instantly.
A recent study in Scientific Reports found that rainbow trout can remain conscious and in moderate to intense pain for up to 22 minutes (on average ~10 min, ranging from 1.9–21.7 min).
A recent study in Scientific Reports found that rainbow trout can remain conscious and in moderate to intense pain for up to 22 minutes (on average ~10 min, ranging from 1.9–21.7 min).
A new report from the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (@icesmarine.bsky.social) outlines trends in brown crab (Cancer pagurus) fisheries across the Northeast Atlantic. 🦀
November 18, 2025 at 10:02 AM
A new report from the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (@icesmarine.bsky.social) outlines trends in brown crab (Cancer pagurus) fisheries across the Northeast Atlantic. 🦀
Please welcome Santiago Alcubierre to the Ethical Seafood Research family! Santiago's been working with us for over a year, and we thought it was high time to officially bring him on board.
November 14, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Please welcome Santiago Alcubierre to the Ethical Seafood Research family! Santiago's been working with us for over a year, and we thought it was high time to officially bring him on board.
🐟 Can gene technology improve fish welfare?
Norway produces roughly half of the world’s farmed Atlantic salmon, but intensive farming comes with serious challenges including welfare.
Norway produces roughly half of the world’s farmed Atlantic salmon, but intensive farming comes with serious challenges including welfare.
November 13, 2025 at 10:03 AM
🐟 Can gene technology improve fish welfare?
Norway produces roughly half of the world’s farmed Atlantic salmon, but intensive farming comes with serious challenges including welfare.
Norway produces roughly half of the world’s farmed Atlantic salmon, but intensive farming comes with serious challenges including welfare.
What does the future of ethical fish farming look like in Europe?
November 7, 2025 at 10:03 AM
What does the future of ethical fish farming look like in Europe?
A new report from @oceanaeurope.bsky.social paints a sobering picture of the health of UK seas. Deep Decline: The State of UK Fish Populations 2025 shows that decades of overexploitation continue to threaten marine life and the resilience of our aquatic food systems.
November 5, 2025 at 3:06 PM
A new report from @oceanaeurope.bsky.social paints a sobering picture of the health of UK seas. Deep Decline: The State of UK Fish Populations 2025 shows that decades of overexploitation continue to threaten marine life and the resilience of our aquatic food systems.
@faunalytics.bsky.social recently released Aquaculture Fundamentals, a concise resource that gives an overview of the major issues in aquaculture.
November 4, 2025 at 10:02 AM
@faunalytics.bsky.social recently released Aquaculture Fundamentals, a concise resource that gives an overview of the major issues in aquaculture.
Faisal Qureshi, ESR's Country Director for Kenya, recently presented at the 3rd Annual International Scientific Conference hosted by the University of Nairobi's Faculty of Veterinary Medicine.
October 31, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Faisal Qureshi, ESR's Country Director for Kenya, recently presented at the 3rd Annual International Scientific Conference hosted by the University of Nairobi's Faculty of Veterinary Medicine.
As aquaculture continues to expand globally, questions around the origin and sustainability of fish feed have never been more pressing.
October 30, 2025 at 11:15 AM
As aquaculture continues to expand globally, questions around the origin and sustainability of fish feed have never been more pressing.
A new @fao.org report — International Review of Aquatic Food Systems in the Blue Economy — highlights how fisheries and aquaculture can drive a thriving 'blue economy' that supports food security, livelihoods, climate resilience and economic growth.
October 28, 2025 at 10:02 AM
A new @fao.org report — International Review of Aquatic Food Systems in the Blue Economy — highlights how fisheries and aquaculture can drive a thriving 'blue economy' that supports food security, livelihoods, climate resilience and economic growth.
We’re excited to highlight AWASH, a new initiative founded by Naveeth Basheer and funded by Animal Advocacy Africa, that is working to improve fish welfare on Ghanaian tilapia farms — reducing mortality and disease by combining local collaboration with evidence-based solutions.
October 27, 2025 at 10:02 AM
We’re excited to highlight AWASH, a new initiative founded by Naveeth Basheer and funded by Animal Advocacy Africa, that is working to improve fish welfare on Ghanaian tilapia farms — reducing mortality and disease by combining local collaboration with evidence-based solutions.
Thank you, Amada Perales Ferrer, for all your incredible work as Head of Operations at Ethical Seafood Research. 💙
October 24, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Thank you, Amada Perales Ferrer, for all your incredible work as Head of Operations at Ethical Seafood Research. 💙
Last week, our Egypt Country Director, Mohamed Bakr, attended the 25th Agrena Exhibition at the Cairo International Convention Centre.
October 21, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Last week, our Egypt Country Director, Mohamed Bakr, attended the 25th Agrena Exhibition at the Cairo International Convention Centre.
We’re excited to introduce AWASH, a new initiative founded by Naveeth Basheer, that is working to improve fish welfare on Ghanaian tilapia farms — reducing mortality and disease by combining local collaboration with evidence-based solutions. 🐟
October 16, 2025 at 9:03 AM
We’re excited to introduce AWASH, a new initiative founded by Naveeth Basheer, that is working to improve fish welfare on Ghanaian tilapia farms — reducing mortality and disease by combining local collaboration with evidence-based solutions. 🐟
We’re proud to endorse the Model Seafood Welfare Standard, developed by the Lever Foundation. 🐟🌍
October 15, 2025 at 9:03 AM
We’re proud to endorse the Model Seafood Welfare Standard, developed by the Lever Foundation. 🐟🌍
Great news for fish welfare in Scotland 🐟🏴
October 14, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Great news for fish welfare in Scotland 🐟🏴
We’re delighted to welcome Professor Gareth Arnott as the newest member of our Advisory Board, providing support to refine our research direction.
October 10, 2025 at 9:02 AM
We’re delighted to welcome Professor Gareth Arnott as the newest member of our Advisory Board, providing support to refine our research direction.
📢 Animal welfare must be central in the fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
The UN Multi-Stakeholder Partnership Platform on AMR has released a new policy briefing, “Embedding Animal Welfare in the IPEA Mandate: A One Health Imperative for Curbing AMR.”
The UN Multi-Stakeholder Partnership Platform on AMR has released a new policy briefing, “Embedding Animal Welfare in the IPEA Mandate: A One Health Imperative for Curbing AMR.”
October 9, 2025 at 9:02 AM
📢 Animal welfare must be central in the fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
The UN Multi-Stakeholder Partnership Platform on AMR has released a new policy briefing, “Embedding Animal Welfare in the IPEA Mandate: A One Health Imperative for Curbing AMR.”
The UN Multi-Stakeholder Partnership Platform on AMR has released a new policy briefing, “Embedding Animal Welfare in the IPEA Mandate: A One Health Imperative for Curbing AMR.”
🔎 Behind the Research
We’re thrilled to spotlight the work of Mona Zahir, who’s been contributing to our research this summer alongside her doctoral studies in sociology at @uclacollege.bsky.social.
We’re thrilled to spotlight the work of Mona Zahir, who’s been contributing to our research this summer alongside her doctoral studies in sociology at @uclacollege.bsky.social.
October 8, 2025 at 9:02 AM
🔎 Behind the Research
We’re thrilled to spotlight the work of Mona Zahir, who’s been contributing to our research this summer alongside her doctoral studies in sociology at @uclacollege.bsky.social.
We’re thrilled to spotlight the work of Mona Zahir, who’s been contributing to our research this summer alongside her doctoral studies in sociology at @uclacollege.bsky.social.
Today is World Animal Day! 🐟🌍🦁
We stand with organisations worldwide working to ensure all animals are treated with dignity and care.
We stand with organisations worldwide working to ensure all animals are treated with dignity and care.
October 4, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Today is World Animal Day! 🐟🌍🦁
We stand with organisations worldwide working to ensure all animals are treated with dignity and care.
We stand with organisations worldwide working to ensure all animals are treated with dignity and care.
It is with profound respect and sadness that ESR acknowledges the passing of Dame Jane Goodall. A beacon of conservation, her pioneering work with chimpanzees in Africa proved the sentience, intelligence and complex emotional lives of animals, transforming our understanding of the natural world.
October 3, 2025 at 1:30 PM
It is with profound respect and sadness that ESR acknowledges the passing of Dame Jane Goodall. A beacon of conservation, her pioneering work with chimpanzees in Africa proved the sentience, intelligence and complex emotional lives of animals, transforming our understanding of the natural world.
ESR researchers argue that 'harvest' remains the most urgent welfare challenge in aquaculture.
October 2, 2025 at 10:02 AM
ESR researchers argue that 'harvest' remains the most urgent welfare challenge in aquaculture.
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Wasseem Emam (@ethicalseafood.bsky.social) shares what led him to care about farmed fish and surprising facts about Nile tilapia 🐟, a fish from Egypt & one of the most farmed animals in the world.
Follow #CelebrateAllAnimals, the countdown to #WorldAnimalDay: ow.ly/VzKH50X3I44
Follow #CelebrateAllAnimals, the countdown to #WorldAnimalDay: ow.ly/VzKH50X3I44
September 29, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Wasseem Emam (@ethicalseafood.bsky.social) shares what led him to care about farmed fish and surprising facts about Nile tilapia 🐟, a fish from Egypt & one of the most farmed animals in the world.
Follow #CelebrateAllAnimals, the countdown to #WorldAnimalDay: ow.ly/VzKH50X3I44
Follow #CelebrateAllAnimals, the countdown to #WorldAnimalDay: ow.ly/VzKH50X3I44
We are delighted to welcome Professor Joyce G. Maina to our Advisory Board for ESR Kenya.
October 1, 2025 at 9:04 AM
We are delighted to welcome Professor Joyce G. Maina to our Advisory Board for ESR Kenya.
🌊 Ethical Seafood Research extends its congratulations to Dr Paul S. Orina on his appointment as Director General of the Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute.
September 25, 2025 at 9:04 AM
🌊 Ethical Seafood Research extends its congratulations to Dr Paul S. Orina on his appointment as Director General of the Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute.