Alliance for Responsible Aquaculture
The Alliance for Responsible Aquaculture (ARA) is an innovative farm-based program that advances fish welfare in aquaculture. The ARA started in 2021 and we now work with over 160 farms to support an aquaculture industry that is
Farmers are provided with free-of-cost water quality testing and improvement services.
MORE FAIR
Fishes in higher-welfare systems require fewer chemical inputs, like antibiotics.
MORE NATURAL
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Fishes have improved living conditions, and suffer less from disease and mass mortality.
MORE KIND
Why We Improve Fish Welfare
We work with Indian major carp farmers across Andhra Pradesh to enhance practices on their farms to enable higher fish welfare. We believe that improving fish welfare is right for thriving businesses, healthy societies, sustainable environments, and, most importantly, fishes. Learn more about why fish welfare matters.
Our work also plays an important role in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
How We Improve Fish Welfare
Farmers joining the ARA commit to a stocking density limit and keeping water quality within ranges that are supporting fishes’ wellbeing. These changes allow us to reduce stress, enhance resilience, and ultimately improve fish welfare. The following graph outlines how we work with farmers to improve water quality.
Our Impact
168
Farms committed to the ARA
28,60,000
Fishes supported through welfare interventions
7,417
Total water quality analysis conducted
93%
Water quality improvements after the implementation of corrective actions
Pictures From the Field
ARA Resources
Our Farmer Commitment
For Nellore:
For Eluru:
Water Quality Corrective Actions
Are you interested in joining our program? Reach out to our Program Manager.
Are you a research institution or corporation interested in exploring the benefits of fish welfare? Reach out to us to explore corporate and institutional partnerships.