Welcome to the Aquatic Animal Alliance blog, a space to learn from our diverse and impactful coalition and amplify our shared voices. This platform will spotlight member campaigns, ideas, research, and calls to action, creating a dynamic space for learning, connection, and collaboration. You will hear directly from our diverse and globally distributed AAA members, each bringing unique perspectives shaped by their regional contexts, cultural backgrounds, and areas of expertise.
By showcasing unique contributions and aligning with our shared values, we aim to strengthen our community, inspire new initiatives, and support consistent, strategic messaging.
Explore members’ stories below.
Chile takes a visionary step to protect octopuses and the oceans
A crucial step in the global effort to prevent octopus farming took place last week with the introduction of a bill to ban this industry in Chile. This initiative represents a coordinated achievement between Fundación Veg and the Aquatic Animal Alliance, combining local leadership with international technical support.
Aquatic animal advocacy at Asia for Animals 2025
Catalina Lopez, Director of the Aquatic Animal Alliance, participated in the Asia for Animals Conference in Taiwan—one of the most important platforms for animal protection in the region. For the first time, a panel was dedicated to aquatic animal welfare in the food system.
This was an important step as Asia produces more than 90% of the world’s farmed fish.
Giving Fish a Voice: A new fish welfare resource available to all
In a world where over 90% of all vertebrates slaughtered each year are fish, it's staggering how little attention is paid to their welfare. This is why the Introduction to Fish Welfare module is a game-changer!
Africa Aquatic Animal Welfare (AQUAWEL) Conference 2025: Pioneering Fish Welfare in Africa
The first of its kind in Africa, the Africa Aquatic Animal Welfare (AQUAWEL) Conference 2025 marked a turning point for aquatic animal welfare on the continent.
Te Protejo: Experimentation on Aquatic Animals (Experimentación en animales acuáticos)
Te Protejo is an organization working to transform the cosmetics industry in Latin America with the goal of developing innovative environmental policies and ending the use of animals in research.
Beyond Buzzwords: Building a Collaborative Future for Aquatic Animal Protection
In the world of aquatic animal advocacy, the word collaboration is often repeated with good intentions, but what comes after these brief conversations?