Andrés Jiménez Zorrilla

Andrés Jiménez Zorrilla from the Shrimp Welfare Initiative discusses the importance of shrimp welfare in shrimp farming. Topics covered include improving shrimp welfare practices in Europe and Asia, welfare concerns in farming such as poor water quality and inhumane slaughter practices, success regions of the Shrimp Welfare Project, the impact of effective altruism on animal advocacy, recent news in Spain regarding pets, and ways to get involved and support shrimp welfare.

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.