Aquaculture Welfare

Farmed Mussel Welfare and Sentience

Mussel farming raises philosophical questions about welfare at scale given uncertainty about bivalve sentience.

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Welfare Considerations

This page on farmed mussel welfare and sentience provides welfare-focused evidence to support better outcomes for animals. Understanding welfare science and applying it in practice reduces animal suffering and improves wellbeing. Every improvement in aquaculture welfare welfare matters for the animals affected.

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