Doug Waley on the lives of farmed fish and how we can help them
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Importance of Fish Welfare in the Global Fish Farming Industry
This chapter explores the significance of fish welfare in the context of the extensive fish farming practices worldwide, highlighting the geographical distribution of farmed fish and major farming regions like East Asia, Chile, and Norway. It delves into the differences between wild-caught and farmed fish, discussing sustainability issues and welfare challenges faced by fish in various farming systems. The chapter also addresses the importance of water quality, challenges in identifying stress in fish, and the practices in the industry leading up to harvesting that can impact fish welfare.
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