Health & Welfare
Mexican senator proposes nationwide ban on octopus farming over animal welfare concerns
Bill would prohibit breeding or growth stages of any cephalopod species in the country, following legislation introduced in Chile in 2025.
Fisheries
Report spotlights emerging technologies to improve animal welfare in capture fisheries
An ALI report outlines emerging technologies and practices to improve animal welfare in fisheries, including AI monitoring.
Health & Welfare
Lidl GB bans eyestalk ablation for farmed prawns, joining nine other U.K. retailers
Lidl GB bans eyestalk ablation in farmed prawns and plans electrical stunning to advance animal welfare standards in U.K. shrimp supply chains.
Innovation & Investment
How technology is improving seafood quality and consumer satisfaction
Freshness monitoring, seafood traceability and animal welfare and sorting are all benefiting from advancements in technology like AI.
Health & Welfare
TCRS secures grant to advance farmed fish welfare research
A grant from Coefficient Giving will fund research into humane slaughter methods, advancing animal welfare during seafood processing.
Health & Welfare
Training hub launched to fast-track animal welfare in shrimp farming
FAI’s new Shrimp Hub offers training and tools to help shrimp producers advance animal welfare across the supply chain.
Fisheries
Responsible Seafood Innovation Awards finalist: The on-board innovation set to improve animal welfare – and life on deck – for the U.K. scampi industry
A new on-board machine that stuns and tails nephrops could transform UK scampi fishing with better animal welfare, safer crews and higher value.
Health & Welfare
FAI introduces online training to advance fish health and welfare in tilapia aquaculture
FAI launches a free online training program on tilapia aquaculture, with five modules focused on fish welfare, health and farm productivity.
Health & Welfare
Study calls for animal welfare improvements in global aquaculture
New study measures fish suffering during slaughter, offering data-driven, cost-effective solutions to improve animal welfare globally.
Health & Welfare
Seeking novel approaches to harmonize animal health and welfare in modern aquaculture
Aquatic Life Institute's Tessa Jane Gonzalez says incorporating animal welfare into aquaculture decision-making has strong ties to sustainability.
Health & Welfare
FAI app launch in Kenya aims to strengthen animal welfare in aquaculture
Kenya welcomes FAI's Tilapia Welfare App to advance animal welfare in aquaculture with tools to boost fish care and farm performance.
Health & Welfare
Another UK supermarket chain makes shrimp sourcing commitments regarding eyestalk ablation and electrical stunning
Co-op says that by 2027 its shrimp sourcing policy will forbid eyestalk ablation and require electrical stunning pre-slaughter.
Intelligence
Alternative feeds, sea lice solutions and animal welfare innovations for aquaculture addressed in Bergen
Addressing aquaculture’s top challenges and opportunities, a call for collaboration emerges at the North Atlantic Seafood Forum in Norway.
Fisheries
ALI report spotlights emerging animal welfare practices in commercial fisheries
The Aquatic Life Institute highlights animal welfare innovations for fisheries, linking humane practices to sustainability and product quality.
Health & Welfare
Spotlight on crustacean welfare: How the UK is showcasing ways to improve practices and consumer trust
Growing demand for ethical food is pushing the UK seafood industry to prioritize crustacean welfare, improved quality and worker satisfaction.
Health & Welfare
What do farmed fish and shrimp need to thrive? Start with the basics.
A bottom-up approach to train farmers with science-based tools fosters transparency and continuous improvement in aquatic animal welfare.