Aquaculture

Aquaculture Feed Welfare Implications

The shift to plant-based and insect-derived fish feed is improving welfare of small bait fish previously caught for fishmeal.

Key Facts

Evidence-based research supports welfare improvements in aquaculture feed welfare implications
Millions of animals benefit from better aquaculture welfare practices
Individual actions and policy change both drive welfare improvements
Science, advocacy, and consumer choice are all important levers for change
Progress is achievable and measurable across this welfare domain

Welfare Considerations

Feed ingredient welfare affects multiple species simultaneously in aquaculture supply chains.

What You Can Do

Support certified aquaculture using welfare-assessed feed ingredients
Raise awareness of feed ingredient welfare in seafood sustainability
Advocate for insect feed welfare standards
Support research into welfare-positive aquaculture feed