Finfish welfare science has advanced significantly with new research on pain, consciousness, and stress indicators that is reshaping welfare standards and practices across all farmed fish species.
The science of fish welfare has matured significantly with clear evidence that fish experience pain and stress in welfare-relevant ways. This scientific development is driving regulatory and industry change. Applying welfare science to farming practice through evidence-based stocking densities, handling protocols, and slaughter methods improves welfare for billions of individual fish.