“Fish farming: the invisible crisis we can no longer ignore” by zoenewton

For the World Day of the End of Fishing and Fish Farming, we are called to confront the hidden suffering of billions of fish and the urgent need for a transformative approach to aquaculture.  Ending fish farming: an effective cause? The World Day of the End of Fishing and Fish Farming is an opportunity to expose the suffering of billions of fish and push for change. Despite the staggering scale of industrial aquaculture, fish remain one of the most overlooked groups in the animal advocacy movement. Their suffering is immense, the issue is underfunded, and meaningful progress is within reach — which makes it a promising area for intervention. The vast suffering of farmed fish Fish are amongst the most exploited animals on the planet, yet they receive minimal attention in discussions about animal welfare. In Switzerland alone, 5 million fish are raised in aquaculture systems every [...] ---Outline:(00:51) The vast suffering of farmed fish(02:03) An overlooked and understudied issue(03:01) Realistic pathways to change(04:11) Time to act: a high-impact opportunity(04:56) Make waves for fish--- First published: March 29th, 2025 Source: https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/posts/tkmYaky8erKphuBpL/fish-farming-the-invisible-crisis-we-can-no-longer-ignore --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO.