Meet Maggy Atieno - ESR’s Country Manager for Kenya. 🐟 Maggy has already been contributing to our work for the past few months, and we’re pleased to now formally welcome her as our Country Manager for Kenya.

Exploring the future of animal welfare across Africa. 🐟 Earlier this month, the AVA Summit Ghana brought together researchers, practitioners and advocates from across the continent to share ideas, build partnerships and explore practical solutions to some of the sector's biggest challenges.

We're pleased to welcome Ruth Garcia Gomez to the ESR Advisory Board. 🐟 An aquatic veterinarian with more than two decades of practical experience, Ruth's expertise spans aquatic animal health, fish welfare standards and aquaculture development across Europe and the Pacific.

Earlier this month, ESR's Communications Specialist, Hadeer Elkhouly, joined a panel entitled ‘Smart Aquatic Food Systems: Leveraging Data and Digital Innovation for Sustainability’ hosted as part of the @fao.org Global Conference on Smart Farming.

Why aren't we talking about prawn welfare? As Egyptian tilapia farmers start to switch to prawn farming en masse, we have an opportunity to build welfare into the industry from the outset.

Along with 17 animal protection organisations, we have written to the Northern Irish government regarding live boiling of crustaceans. 🧵

Meet Dr. Erin Barber - ESR’s new Head of Development 🐟 Following the recent appointment of our first Managing Director, we're delighted to welcome Dr. Erin Barber as our new Head of Development.

When most people think of oysters, they think of seafood. But beneath the surface, they're quietly performing an important environmental role too. A 2026 study suggests oyster reefs remove significantly more nitrogen pollution from coastal waters than scientists previously realised.

Celebrating 100 years of Science for Animal Welfare. 🐟 Last month, ESR's Head of Research, Wasseem Emam, had the pleasure of speaking at the SciFAW Centenary Conference, joining scientists, researchers and advocates to reflect on the past, present and future of animal welfare science.

Whenever seaweed comes up as a climate or ocean solution, it tends to attract two reactions: uncritical enthusiasm and sharp scepticism. At ESR, we think both deserve scrutiny. So let's start with what seaweed cultivation isn't.

We were delighted to welcome Haven King-Nobles, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Fish Welfare Initiative, to the University of Nairobi, where he delivered a keynote address to the 30 university students taking part in ESR's ‘Kenyan Emerging Technologies - Fish Welfare Training Programme’.

Meet Jacqui Greeff - Managing Director at Ethical Seafood Research. 🐟 As ESR continues to grow, we're delighted to welcome Jacqui Greeff as our first Managing Director.

Think you have the memory of a goldfish? 🤔 Well actually, you don't... But not for the reason you might think! Scientific studies have long since shown that goldfish can retain memories for months, and in some cases, even years. 🤯

One week to go until the AVA Summit Ghana! We're looking forward to joining advocates, researchers, funders and movement leaders from across Africa and beyond to explore the future of African animal advocacy.

What does fish welfare look like in the European caviar industry? A 2026 study by ESR’s Wasseem Emam and Matt Unerman explored how European sturgeon farmers view fish welfare, highlighting both the progress being made and the challenges that remain.

It was a pleasure to welcome Haven King-Nobles, Founder of Fish Welfare Initiative (FWI), during his ongoing visit to Kenya. ESR Researcher John had the opportunity to discuss his work training students to become fish welfare assessors, helping build local capacity to improve welfare on farms.

Your nomination could help us continue improving the lives of fish, farmers and communities across the Global South. 🐟 🔗 Use our pre-filled form to nominate ESR today: buff.ly/xbsijSU 🗓️ Nominations close Sunday 5th July. #MovementForGood #FoodSystemReform #EthicalSeafoodResearch #Aquaculture

How does stocking density affect water quality, growth performance and production outcomes in Nile tilapia ponds? A 2026 study by Mohamed N. El-Rewiny and colleagues, including Wasseem Emam, examined the effects of three stocking densities in concrete ponds operating under fixed aeration capacity.

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It's no secret that aquaculture is growing rapidly. And the @fao.org's latest State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture report highlights where that growth is taking place and what it means for food security, livelihoods and sustainable development.

As the EU reviews its animal welfare framework, where do aquatic animals fit in? A new recommendation from the AAC explores how animal welfare could be integrated into future EU legislation, outlining recommendations on species-specific standards, staff training and management practices.

The global food system faces growing pressure to deliver more nutrition with lower environmental and welfare costs. Seaweed farming, properly financed, engineered, governed and designed for inclusion, is one of the most credible available responses.

How can tilapia welfare assessment benefit aquatic veterinarians? Drawing on research by ESR Director, Wasseem Emam, a recent article from the World Aquatic Veterinary Medical Association (WAVMA) explores why welfare assessment is becoming an increasingly important tool for aquatic veterinarians.

Less than one week to go until the Science for Animal Welfare (formerly UFAW) Centenary Conference 2026! As part of this year’s programme, ESR Director, Wasseem Emam, will explore practical, field-based approaches to improving fish welfare within low- and middle-income aquaculture systems.

The ocean is one of our greatest allies in the fight against climate change. 🌊 It absorbs more than 90% of excess heat, captures around a quarter of global CO2 emissions, and supports billions of people through food, livelihoods and resilience.

Can nonprofits really achieve systemic change while operating from grant to grant? In our new article, Natasha Stromberg, Founder of The Stewardship Specialists, is joined by ESR Director, Wasseem Emam, to explore whether it's time to rethink how impact-focused organisations are funded.

The imbalances in the world’s animal health systems are staggering. While disease destroys more than 20% of global animal production every year, animal health receives just 0.6% of global health spending.

Glass eel trafficking has quietly become one of the world’s most lucrative wildlife crimes. Now worth an estimated €3 billion annually, the trade sees millions of juvenile eels smuggled across borders each year, placing enormous pressure on already vulnerable populations.

It’s time to address the invisible suffering experienced by farmed fish. That’s what ESR Director, Wasseem Emam, argues in his new perspective paper published in the Journal of Animal Ethics.

Join the 15,000+ signatories calling for better protection for Scotland’s seas! 🐟🌊 By signing today, you can help support healthier marine ecosystems, more resilient coastal communities and a more sustainable future for our seas. 🔗 Take action now: buff.ly/Lgv7Mk2 #OurSeas #OceanConservation