Hello,

We have exciting news to share as we approach the end of 2020, including two extremely important ways you can help us help fish: recommending candidates for our open positions in India, and donating to support our work.
 

But first, some updates on our research: 
 

At FWI, we're committed to improving the lives of as many fish as possible, regardless of where they may be. That's why we recently published scoping reports on the first and thirteenth largest producers of farmed finfish: China and the Philippines. The reports examine current conditions in these countries and suggest ways forward.

We're planning to use the findings to enable future fish welfare work, whether by FWI or another organization, in these important countries. (Thank you Ethel Wagas and Isla Gibson for completing these projects!)

We are finishing the year with another member on our advisory board: Welcome Jayasimha Nuggehalli! Jayasimha is the co-founder of Global Food Partners and works closely with industry, farmers, ministries, and governments throughout Asia. He is amongst the most well-respected advocates for animals around the globe, and we are thrilled to have him on board. 

• Improve the lives of fish in Spain as Equalia’s Corporate and Institutional Outreach Manager. 

• How we plan to improve the well-being of carp in India - an interview with Haven, our Director of Operations.

• A new coalition for aquatic animal welfare launched: FWI is proud to be a member of the Aquatic Animal Alliance.

• The Aquatic Animal Alliance’s comprehensive guide on the welfare of farmed aquatic animals. 

• The biodiversity and animal welfare challenges in the aquarium fish trade.

• Against government expectations, fish farming may not empower lower castes in Bihar, India.

• Novel research on Operational Welfare Indicators (OWIs) for tilapia.

• Chinese tilapia producers invest in cell-based seafood.

• Canada is developing their first code of practice for salmonid farming to address prevailing welfare issues.

• The EU is considering fish welfare more seriously (in French, English translation).

• Want to start a charity like FWI? The Charity Entrepreneurship Incubation program is open for 2021 enrollment.

• Happy fish: Keys to fish welfare in RAS with industry experts on February 3rd, 2021

• Fish Welfare Course by CCMAR in February 2021

   

Know of other upcoming events? Feel free to send them over, and we'll include them next time.