FISHES ARE KILLED IN THEIR MILLIONS
77 million fishes are killed in the UK each year. But they are often forgotten.
Forgotten fish
Fishes deserve and need the same protections as other farmed animals. Join the fight for forgotten fishes today.
Join the forgotten fish campaign
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Fishes are farmed in huge numbers, but don't receive the same protections as some other animals. Find out what the Government doesn't want you to know about fish farming.
FISHES ARE NOT PROTECTED BY LAW LIKE LAND ANIMALS
Fishes don't have the same protection as other animals like pigs and chickens. Because of this, investigations at fish farms have revealed salmon having their gills cut while fully conscious and being repeatedly clubbed.
BUT WE'RE FIGHTING FOR FISHES
Fishes feel pain just like other farmed animals. They deserve the same protections. Even a Committee set up by the Government itself has recommended more legislation around slaughter. So we're lobbying the UK Governments to protect fishes from abuse.
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Fish Welfare
Animal protection organisations reveal cruelty on fish farms in a new paper on trout
An expert-led report on farmed trout brings to light the reality that millions of sentient beings are not being protected by law.
Fish Welfare
Parliamentary reception shines a light on forgotten fishes.
Animal protection organisations, industry representatives, and Scottish parliamentarians come together for fishes.
Fish Welfare
Do fish feel pain? Unraveling the truth about their feelings
A fish feels pain - and here’s how scientists know
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If CCTV was put in fish slaughterhouses, nobody would watch.
Shockingly, farmed fish slaughterhouses are not considered slaughterhouses by UK law, and therefore don’t need to contain CCTV cameras.
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Are plastic straws really the issue for our oceans?
Plastic straws have become a symbol of the fight against plastic pollution and better marine protection. But are they really THE issue for our oceans?
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Once again, experts tell the Government that fishes need more protection
The long awaited AWC opinion is out…and it could mean big things for fishes.
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Politicians, animal charities and celebs unite for fish.
The first ever parliamentary reception focused on fish welfare has been held at Westminster.
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Activist art installation sparks fish welfare conversation.
Celebrated artist Isabella Cotier has created a travelling mural to combat the cruelty farmed fish face at slaughter.
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What’s Animal Welfare Committee's Opinion on fish slaughter.
We explain the next big opportunity in our advocacy for fishes. Why this is important and how can you help.
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Jonathan Balcombe on why he wrote a kids book about fishes
Jonathan tells us about his new children’s book, his own experience of fishing as a boy, and the challenges of getting people engaged on fish welfare.
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UK public backs calls for stronger fish welfare laws
A recent poll shows appetite for new legislation to protect fishes at slaughter.
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Governments fail to inspect fish welfare at slaughter
Fishes feel pain and should be protected by law. However, with no government officials inspecting their welfare at slaughter, these complex and sensitive animals have been neglected and forgotten.
Fish Welfare
Fighting for the forgotten fishes
Millions of fishes are at risk of a painful death. It’s time to tell the UK Governments: stop forgetting fishes.
Fish Welfare
Interview with Jonathan Balcombe
We ask fish expert Jonathan Balcombe all about fishes, flies and his favourite facts
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Why recreational fishing is bad for fish
We explore why fishing is such a hurtful hobby and find out the ways you can help.
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How we can all help fishes today
Open letter signed by 23 animal protection groups urges consumer action.