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80,000 Hours Podcast

Andrés Jiménez Zorrilla on the Shrimp Welfare Project (80k After Hours)

Apr 22, 2023
Andrés Jiménez Zorrilla, CEO and co-founder of the Shrimp Welfare Project, dives into groundbreaking work that highlights shrimp sentience and the ethical challenges in shrimp farming. He discusses the disturbing practices like eyestalk ablation and the necessity for better welfare standards. Jiménez shares insights from collaborating with shrimp farmers in India and Vietnam, tackling cultural attitudes and logistical hurdles. Listeners will learn about the project's unique strategies and the potential shift from non-profit to for-profit models for improving shrimp welfare.
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