New WelfareCheck | farm: Oreochromis niloticus x O. aureus: The hybrid of Nile and Blue tilapia is the 93rd aquatic species that we cover in the fair-fish database. Although it was chosen for domestication because it combines positive traits of its parents, welfare wise it cannot surpass the combination of them. → read more
- 2025-03-27: Oreochromis niloticus x O. aureus (Hybrid tilapia)
- 2025-01-21: Scomber scombrus (Atlantic mackerel)
- 2024-10-23: Penaeus vannamei (Whiteleg shrimp)
- 2024-10-09: Oreochromis aureus (Blue tilapia)
- 2024-07-20: Oreochromis niloticus (Nile tilapia)
For us, behaviour is the most important indicator of the welfare state of an individual. By describing the behaviour of aquatic animals in the wild and in captivity, we aim to assess the species’ potential on the welfare continuum.
Because we rely on scientific sources, this gives us the reliable, valid, and objective basis for recommendations on how to avoid harm and how to improve welfare.
The goal is to bridge the gap between science and the stakeholders in the aquaculture and fisheries sector: producers, fishing people, certifiers, retailers, NGOs, policy makers, and consumers.
«Animal welfare legislation is largely based on science, but legislatures around the world lack data on best aquatic animal welfare practices. In compiling data on animal welfare needs in a way that’s accessible to scientists and policy-makers, the fair-fish database is an incredibly effective tool to advance the treatment of aquatic animals in the law.»
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fair-fish is an NGO aiming at increasing welfare of aquatic animals in captivity and decreasing welfare hazards during catching, applying fair trade with fishermen and -women, and protecting the environment.
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