Fishwelfare

Do Fish Feel Pain by James Turnbull, 30 Aug 2010
This book is a presentation of a complex area in a simple style; it is not a detailed scientific review. It is suitable for most people with an interest in the subject, requiring little if any background expertise. Braithwaite clearly explains not only the results of scientific experiments but also the scientific process. Although she has an ethical stance regarding pain and suffering in fish, she presents rigorously impartial evidence and clearly explains the moral and ethical implications of this work. She does not criticise angling, ornamental fish keeping or other practices but identifies some of the moral and ethical implications of recent scientific research for these activities. View Article

Stocking Density by James Turnbull, 25 Jun 2010
Does it matter how many fish we put in a cage? The number and size of fish in cages or ponds has been an aspect of fish farming that has attracted a considerable amount of criticism. However, much of this criticism has been ill informed. In this article I will attempt to explain the issues relating to the density of fish and their health and welfare. I will also explain how research has generated understanding of the issues and how that understanding has been turned into productive farming practices. View Article