Aquaculture

Welfare of Commercially Farmed Striped Bass

Hybrid striped bass farming is growing in the US; their welfare in intensive recirculating systems depends on water quality, density management, and humane slaughter.

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Welfare Considerations

Farmed striped bass welfare in well-managed recirculating systems can be relatively good, but poor density management and inhumane slaughter remain common welfare problems. Consumer demand for welfare-certified bass creates market incentives for improvement.

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