Update: Oreochromis niloticus: We more than doubled the number of sources and adjusted the profile to the current scoring logic and structure of age classes since the initial launch of the WelfareCheck in 2016. Although the WelfareScore is still among the highest in our database, it lost its lead. → read more
- 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)
- 2024-01-25: Scomber colias (Atlantic chub mackerel)
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.
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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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