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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.
We encourage colleagues and partners working in aquatic species conservation to join and share within your networks.

Don't miss this chance to deepen learning, exchange experiences, and support efforts to protect some of the world’s most threatened freshwater species.
December 8, 2025 at 4:04 PM
• Diky Dwiyanto – PhD candidate / Head, Masyarakat Zoologi Wallacea (MZW), Indonesia
• Thomas Friedrich – University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Austria
• Mike Baltzer – Executive Director, @shoalorg.bsky.social
December 8, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Speakers include:
• Ana Nieto – Head, Species Conservation Action, IUCN
• Dr. Topiltzin Contreras MacBeath – Co-Chair, IUCN SSC Freshwater Conservation Committee
• Dr. Jeremy Shelton – Freshwater Research Centre, South Africa
December 8, 2025 at 4:04 PM
The webinar will explore practical solutions, field experiences from Africa, Asia and Europe, and opportunities to strengthen cooperation across our global freshwater conservation community.
December 8, 2025 at 4:04 PM
This week’s session, “Flowing together: safeguarding freshwater species through collective action”, will bring together experts and partners working across initiatives such as Fondation Segré, Conservation Action Fund, the SOS Sturgeons Initiative and @shoalorg.bsky.social’s 1,000 Fishes Initiative.
December 8, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Freshwater ecosystems such as rivers, lakes, streams and wetlands hold remarkable biodiversity, yet face steep and accelerating threats.
December 8, 2025 at 4:04 PM
We encourage you to contribute to the current consultation on animal welfare legislation at myvoiceforanimals.eu.

Thanks to @anima-int.bsky.social for spearheading this campaign.

#MyVoiceForAnimals
December 8, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Policy discussions across Europe are considering how welfare principles should be reflected in animal regulation. As the evidence develops, so does recognition that higher welfare standards support sustainability, competitiveness and long-term sector resilience.
December 8, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Improving welfare is achievable. Measures such as controlling densities, strengthening water-quality management, providing environmental structure and minimising handling stress have been shown to support better outcomes for animals and producers.
December 8, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Indicators such as fin condition, space use and behaviour patterns can give a picture of how system design affects fish stress and health.
December 8, 2025 at 2:16 PM
We also spent time with local farmers to understand their experiences, challenges and priorities, and we observed behavioural indicators in the fish to strengthen our evidence-based recommendations.
December 4, 2025 at 12:03 PM
We tracked stress indicators, onset and depth of unconsciousness, and fillet quality to build a robust, field-relevant understanding of what truly works in the field.
December 4, 2025 at 12:03 PM
In collaboration with NautilusCollaboration, our team — Wasseem Emam, Mohamed Bakr, Nada Habashi, Radi Ali, Mahmoud Eltholth, and Ibrahim Goda from AquavetEgypt — tested different ice–water–salt slurry formulations to identify which delivers the most humane and effective pre-slaughter stunning.
December 4, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Together, creative communities, hobbyists, educators and students can help safeguard aquatic environments and contribute to the improved wellbeing of aquatic animals. 🌱🐟

#AquaticAnimalWelfare #SustainableArt #EcoFriendly #EthicalSeafoodResearch #ProtectAquaticLife
December 3, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Subscribers will receive a curated list of eco-friendly art materials that reduce environmental impact and promote safer production practices.

Sign up today at 👉 https://vegesent.com/inspiration/protect-fish
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Sustainable Art & Aquatic Animal Welfare
Join the Vegesent x ESFR collaboration, where sustainable art meets compassion for aquatic animals. Learn how vegan materials, ethical creativity, and scientific research can shape a kinder art world. Subscribe for inspiring updates for artists, art professionals, and eco-minded admirers seeking pur
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December 3, 2025 at 2:03 PM
From December 3rd to 20th, Vegesent will make a donation for every click and new subscriber. You don’t pay anything — your engagement directly contributes to the donation.
December 3, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Certain pigments, resins, plastics and solvents can enter waterways, accumulating as microplastics or chemical residues. While the contribution from art materials is small compared with industrial sources, every step toward sustainability counts.
December 3, 2025 at 2:03 PM
This partnership highlights an often-overlooked connection: the materials we use for art can affect aquatic ecosystems and the welfare of farmed and wild aquatic animals.
December 3, 2025 at 2:03 PM