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Fish Welfare Initiative
in China
China has immense potential for better fish welfare policies and sustainable farming.
>56%
of the world's farmed fishes are reared in China.
>300
species
of aquatic animals are raised in China.
Fish Welfare Initiative has been engaging with Chinese stakeholders since 2020. Below are our highlights from our work:
Visit to 12 aquaculture farms across three regions in China.
Partnership with the International Cooperation Committee of Animal Welfare (ICCAW).
Co-hosting of the first Aquatic Animal Welfare Forum at the World Conference on Farm Animal Welfare (WCFAW).
Co-hosting the World Farm Animal Welfare-Beijing Consensus Meeting at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
Identification of two priority species for welfare interventions.
Chinese literature overview of fish welfare-related research
A review of Chinese literature on fish welfare-related research.
Pictures from the Field
The future of fish welfare in China is promising.
Aquatic animal welfare is a relatively new research topic worldwide, including in China. Our work has revealed many opportunities for welfare advancements in Chinese aquaculture.
If you have thoughts or want to get involved in our projects in China, please reach out.
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