Andrés Jimenez Zorilla on Shrimp Welfare Project and why we should care about shrimp
How I Learned to Love Shrimp
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Do Shrimps Feel Pain? Are They Sentient? An Unequivocal Yes
Shrimp and decapod crustaceans have been found to meet several criteria for sentience, including possession of nociceptors, integrative brain regions, and adaptive responses to pain stimuli. The evidence supporting their sentience is significant and has led to their inclusion as sentient beings in various countries' laws. This recognition is based on scientific evidence indicating that they can experience pain and distress. The fact that governments and academia are acknowledging their sentience suggests a strong body of evidence supporting their case.
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