Why Fish Welfare Matters

While labels like “grass-fed” beef and “cage-free” eggs dominate grocery store shelves, consider: What equivalent do we have for fish?

Public awareness of fish welfare standards remains notably scarce. Meanwhile, both the wild and farmed fish industries suffer from widespread misconceptions about fish welfare, making the topic all the more important to understand.

Better fish welfare is a win-win-win. Well-taken-care-of fish live happier, healthier lives. Farmers can then sell those healthier fish for higher prices. And consumers are granted access to better-quality fish.