Ethical Seafood, Aquatic Animal Welfare, & Marine Conservation with Wasseem Emam

Compassionate+Beneficial Living™

New podcast episode: Join us as we dive deep into the underwater world of aquatic animals and the different sustainability problems facing fisheries and aquaculture sectors with Wasseem Emam, the passionate leader of Ethical Seafood Research.

We explore why our seafood choices matter for ocean health and biodiversity, and the urgent ethical challenges facing both farmed and wild capture seafood operations. Wasseem shares invaluable insights from his years working across the sector as an ecologist and animal welfare researcher, shedding light on innovative solutions and global initiatives aimed at improving the welfare of aquatic life while ensuring sustainable practices for both producers and animals.

He outlines tangible steps taken by his team across Africa to drive positive change within both the public and private sectors and to promote the uptake of responsible production practices.

With a keen eye on the future, we delve into the evolving landscape of the seafood sector and discuss the current standards of fish welfare, pinpointing crucial gaps that demand attention.

But it's not just about identifying problems. We empower listeners with actionable steps to support ethical seafood choices and contribute to a healthier planet.

Join us as we navigate through thought-provoking discussions on how our food choices impact our own health, the health of the animals involved in the food system, and the overall health of our planet.

Wasseem leaves us with a powerful question to ponder daily, igniting a collective journey toward a more compassionate world for all living beings.

Plus, stick around for an enlightening addendum where Wasseem shares personal anecdotes and insights into his journey founding Ethical Seafood Research. It's a conversation you won't want to miss.

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Resources from this episode:

ESR website: https://ethicalseafoodresearch.com/

Donation page | PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=W6492VR3J75BJ

Our Underwater Cousins: https://www.valeriemonckton.com/books/

Tilapia Welfare | FAI: https://www.mytilapia.farm/

Welfare in Tilapia Production | FAI Academy: https://fai.academy/aquaculture/welfare-in-tilapia-production-guideline-series/

Seafood guides | Recommendations: https://www.seafoodwatch.org/recommendations/download-consumer-guides

Good Fish Guide: https://www.mcsuk.org/goodfishguide/

RSPCA Assured higher welfare standards for salmon & trout: https://www.rspcaassured.org.uk/farmed-animal-welfare/salmon-trout/

Fish Welfare Project - ASC International: https://asc-aqua.org/new-standards-programme-improvements/fish-welfare-project/

What does the blue MSC label mean?: https://www.msc.org/what-we-are-doing/our-approach/what-does-the-blue-msc-label-mean

BlueNalu: https://www.bluenalu.com/

Fish way: https://www.fishway.fish/

Seaweed caviar | Cavi-art: https://caviart.com/seaweed-caviar-a-plant-based-food/

Marinas Bio: https://marinasbio.com/

BettaFish: https://bettafish.co/

Insect farming and sustainable food systems | Eurogroup: https://www.eurogroupforanimals.org/library/insect-farming-and-sustainable-food-systems-precautionary-principle

Article: Farming tuna on land: https://theconversation.com/farming-tuna-on-land-heralded-as-a-win-for-sustainability-but-there-are-serious-concerns-around-animal welfare-216489#:~:text=In%20a%20significant%20breakthrough%20in,as%20a%20win%20for%20sustainability

Caviar Cruelty | Animal Justice: https://animaljustice.ca/exposes/caviar-cruelty

Role and impact of China on world fisheries and aquaculture | European Parliament: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/thinktank/en/document/IPOL_STU(2022)733101

‘We won’t serve it’: leading UK chefs join campaign to cast farmed salmon off menu: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/oct/14/its-a-poor-product-leading-uk-chefs-join-campaign-to-cast-farmed-salmon-off-menu#:~:text=Yet%20an%20increasing%20number%20of,that%20could%20otherwise%20be%20eaten

Askvik Aqua AS: https://www.askvikaqua.no/

Aquaculture Technology | Humane Stunning Solutions: https://aceaquatec.com/aquaculture-products/harvest

Electric stunner for farmed and wild fish: https://optimar.no/docs/default-source/product-sheets/electro-stunner.pdf?sfvrsn=e3f4396b_9

You Are What You Eat: A Twin Experiment | Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81133260

Article: 10 Best Vegan Omega-3 Supplements: https://cleangreensimple.com/article/vegan-omega-3-supplements/

Ethical Seafood Research socials:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ethical-seafood-research/
• Instagram (@ethical_seafood_research): https://www.instagram.com/ethical_seafood_research/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ethicalseafoodresearch/
• X (@SeafoodResearch): https://x.com/SeafoodResearch