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.
Can AI help identify different fish species based purely on sound? 🐟
Biologists @uvic.ca have developed a machine learning model capable of identifying fish vocalisations with 88% accuracy - opening new possibilities for how we track and monitor fish populations in the wild.
Biologists @uvic.ca have developed a machine learning model capable of identifying fish vocalisations with 88% accuracy - opening new possibilities for how we track and monitor fish populations in the wild.
February 17, 2026 at 10:56 AM
Can AI help identify different fish species based purely on sound? 🐟
Biologists @uvic.ca have developed a machine learning model capable of identifying fish vocalisations with 88% accuracy - opening new possibilities for how we track and monitor fish populations in the wild.
Biologists @uvic.ca have developed a machine learning model capable of identifying fish vocalisations with 88% accuracy - opening new possibilities for how we track and monitor fish populations in the wild.
Love comes in many different forms.
And for Nada, our Aquaculture Specialist and Training Coordinator, that includes her love for fish as sentient beings - a driving force behind her work at Ethical Seafood Research.
And for Nada, our Aquaculture Specialist and Training Coordinator, that includes her love for fish as sentient beings - a driving force behind her work at Ethical Seafood Research.
February 14, 2026 at 4:25 PM
Love comes in many different forms.
And for Nada, our Aquaculture Specialist and Training Coordinator, that includes her love for fish as sentient beings - a driving force behind her work at Ethical Seafood Research.
And for Nada, our Aquaculture Specialist and Training Coordinator, that includes her love for fish as sentient beings - a driving force behind her work at Ethical Seafood Research.
Vote for Ethical Seafood Research in #ProjectForAwesome2026! 🐟
If you believe that animal welfare, farmer wellbeing and environmental sustainability should go hand-in-hand, you can vote for Ethical Seafood Research before voting closes on the 18th of February.
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If you believe that animal welfare, farmer wellbeing and environmental sustainability should go hand-in-hand, you can vote for Ethical Seafood Research before voting closes on the 18th of February.
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February 12, 2026 at 8:35 AM
Vote for Ethical Seafood Research in #ProjectForAwesome2026! 🐟
If you believe that animal welfare, farmer wellbeing and environmental sustainability should go hand-in-hand, you can vote for Ethical Seafood Research before voting closes on the 18th of February.
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If you believe that animal welfare, farmer wellbeing and environmental sustainability should go hand-in-hand, you can vote for Ethical Seafood Research before voting closes on the 18th of February.
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The conference report is out!
February 3, 2026 at 1:02 PM
The conference report is out!
We’re pleased to highlight the “Sentience in Aquatic Animals” report from Seantience and Animal Ethics, a major synthesis of current evidence showing that many aquatic animals are not just biological entities — they are sentient beings capable of experiencing both positive and negative states.
January 28, 2026 at 10:02 AM
We’re pleased to highlight the “Sentience in Aquatic Animals” report from Seantience and Animal Ethics, a major synthesis of current evidence showing that many aquatic animals are not just biological entities — they are sentient beings capable of experiencing both positive and negative states.
Our friends at WTS Welttierschutzstiftung are hosting the online seminar series “How to: Animal Welfare”. 🐟🐙🐬🦀
January 21, 2026 at 10:03 AM
Our friends at WTS Welttierschutzstiftung are hosting the online seminar series “How to: Animal Welfare”. 🐟🐙🐬🦀
Last night, we attended the launch of an exciting initiative to put animals back into the UK’s Animal Welfare Act.
January 17, 2026 at 11:02 AM
Last night, we attended the launch of an exciting initiative to put animals back into the UK’s Animal Welfare Act.
As members of the Aquatic Blue Food Coalition, we’re looking ahead to a series of important moments where aquatic foods are gaining greater visibility in global food system discussions.
January 13, 2026 at 11:03 AM
As members of the Aquatic Blue Food Coalition, we’re looking ahead to a series of important moments where aquatic foods are gaining greater visibility in global food system discussions.
Real improvements to fish welfare depend on rigorous science — and the ability to apply it where it matters most.
January 7, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Real improvements to fish welfare depend on rigorous science — and the ability to apply it where it matters most.
Best Fishes from the Ethical Seafood Research team! 🐟
January 1, 2026 at 10:02 AM
Best Fishes from the Ethical Seafood Research team! 🐟
2025 was a full, demanding and productive year for Ethical Seafood Research. None of it happened without people.
December 30, 2025 at 10:02 AM
2025 was a full, demanding and productive year for Ethical Seafood Research. None of it happened without people.
It’s been a busy and rewarding year for ESR-led science.
December 29, 2025 at 10:02 AM
It’s been a busy and rewarding year for ESR-led science.
As Christmas approaches, emerging research suggests that decapod crustaceans such as prawns, crabs and lobsters are sentient beings, capable of fear, pain and distress. 🦐🦀🦞
December 24, 2025 at 11:03 AM
As Christmas approaches, emerging research suggests that decapod crustaceans such as prawns, crabs and lobsters are sentient beings, capable of fear, pain and distress. 🦐🦀🦞
As we shared in our last post, 2025 was another intense year of hands-on farm work. It was also a year where that practical experience translated into real progress on policy, systems change and long-term partnerships.
December 23, 2025 at 2:02 PM
As we shared in our last post, 2025 was another intense year of hands-on farm work. It was also a year where that practical experience translated into real progress on policy, systems change and long-term partnerships.
It’s been a busy, productive and deeply rewarding year at Ethical Seafood Research, and the most meaningful progress happened on farms — through practical work that made a tangible difference for fish and farmers alike.
December 22, 2025 at 11:15 AM
It’s been a busy, productive and deeply rewarding year at Ethical Seafood Research, and the most meaningful progress happened on farms — through practical work that made a tangible difference for fish and farmers alike.
🎨🐟 Donate €5 with just one click and protect aquatic ecosystems!
December 19, 2025 at 10:02 AM
🎨🐟 Donate €5 with just one click and protect aquatic ecosystems!
Improving animal welfare and promoting sustainable food production isn’t something we can do alone. Collaboration, learning from peers and sharing experiences are key to making meaningful change.
December 17, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Improving animal welfare and promoting sustainable food production isn’t something we can do alone. Collaboration, learning from peers and sharing experiences are key to making meaningful change.
Your contribution directly supports farmers and the welfare of hundreds of thousands more animals. Donate at https://ethicalseafoodresearch.com/donate-kenya/.
December 16, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Your contribution directly supports farmers and the welfare of hundreds of thousands more animals. Donate at https://ethicalseafoodresearch.com/donate-kenya/.
Nada Habashi recently represented Ethical Seafood Research at a workshop organised by Animal Welfare League in partnership with Mansoura University, Egypt.
December 12, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Nada Habashi recently represented Ethical Seafood Research at a workshop organised by Animal Welfare League in partnership with Mansoura University, Egypt.
🎨🐟 Reminder: You can still support fish welfare through creativity!
December 11, 2025 at 10:04 AM
🎨🐟 Reminder: You can still support fish welfare through creativity!
As members of the Freshwater Fish Specialist Group, we want to highlight an upcoming webinar hosted by IUCN Save Our Species, featuring new insights and collaborations in freshwater conservation.
December 8, 2025 at 4:04 PM
As members of the Freshwater Fish Specialist Group, we want to highlight an upcoming webinar hosted by IUCN Save Our Species, featuring new insights and collaborations in freshwater conservation.
Limited space in aquaculture systems can restrict the natural behaviour of farmed animals. In many production settings, enclosures restrict movement, elevate stress and increase the risk of injury and disease. These factors influence both welfare and overall system performance.
December 8, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Limited space in aquaculture systems can restrict the natural behaviour of farmed animals. In many production settings, enclosures restrict movement, elevate stress and increase the risk of injury and disease. These factors influence both welfare and overall system performance.
We’ve just wrapped up the first round of field trials for our Harvest Well Egypt project in northern Port Said — testing more humane ‘chill-kill’ slaughter methods for harvested tilapia to improve both fish welfare and post-harvest quality. 🐟🇪🇬
December 4, 2025 at 12:03 PM
We’ve just wrapped up the first round of field trials for our Harvest Well Egypt project in northern Port Said — testing more humane ‘chill-kill’ slaughter methods for harvested tilapia to improve both fish welfare and post-harvest quality. 🐟🇪🇬
We’re excited to announce our collaboration with Vegesent, an artist-led platform promoting environmentally responsible creativity! 🎨🌊
December 3, 2025 at 2:03 PM
We’re excited to announce our collaboration with Vegesent, an artist-led platform promoting environmentally responsible creativity! 🎨🌊
New work from Animal Ethics is drawing attention to the growing body of evidence on aquatic animal sentience. Seantience, a short documentary directed by Xiana Castro, brings together recent findings on the capacity to feel in both vertebrates and invertebrates.
December 1, 2025 at 11:03 AM
New work from Animal Ethics is drawing attention to the growing body of evidence on aquatic animal sentience. Seantience, a short documentary directed by Xiana Castro, brings together recent findings on the capacity to feel in both vertebrates and invertebrates.