New WelfareCheck | farm: Oreochromis aureus: The Blue tilapia is a relative of the Nile tilapia and tolerant to higher salinities and lower temperatures. This does not boost the WelfareScore, though - on the contrary. For details which criteria are critical and which hold potential, please see here. → read more
- 2024-10-09: Oreochromis aureus (Blue tilapia)
- 2024-07-20: Oreochromis niloticus (Nile tilapia)
- 2024-06-08: Merluccius merluccius (European hake)
- 2024-04-18: Micropterus salmoides (Largemouth bass)
- 2024-03-12: Channa argus (Northern snakehead)
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.
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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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