OUR WORK
Our alliance members have highlighted some of the victories they achieved in 2023 for aquatic animals.
Key Aquatic Animal Welfare Recommendations for Aquaculture
This document is intended to provide an overview of what the Aquatic Animal Alliance, having consulted with experts globally, has identified as key areas where welfare intervention is most needed for animals used in aquaculture.
Global G.A.P.
We’ve brought together seven leading animal organizations to collectively voice feedback to certifier GLOBAL G.A.P. on their forthcoming seafood standards, emphasizing a need for aquatic animal welfare standards that are species and life stage-specific.
Best Aquaculture Practices Statement
We’ve brought together nine leading animal organizations to collectively voice feedback to certifier Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP).
Animal Welfare Considerations for MSC
Meaningful sustainability standards must encompass animal welfare standards, both for terrestrial and aquatic animals. Research shows that for consumers, humane animal treatment is “an important attribute” of sustainability
Aquatic Life Institute
Aquatic animal welfare is a highly neglected and tractable issue. Approximately 100 billion aquatic animals are farmed annually in high-suffering conditions and, to date, there is negligible advocacy aimed at improving fish welfare. We support research to compare potential welfare interventions and then advocate for the most promising initiatives’ implementation, with the aim of positively impacting the lives of aquatic animals.
