This week (6th March), we took our recently launched Rethink Fish campaign to the European Parliament in Brussels. MEPs John Flack (ECR, UK) & Anja Hazekamp (GUE, Netherlands) hosted the roundtable event – ‘How to put Fish Welfare at the Heart of EU Aquaculture’ – which was attended by several other MEPs, scientists and NGO representatives.
Improving the lives of fish across the EU
Anja Hazekamp, MEP opened the meeting with an informed speech demonstrating her deep commitment to improving the lives of fish across the EU. Matt Mellen, our Rethink Fish Campaign Manager, then introduced attendees to the exciting new campaign. Attendees watched an inspiring short video about fish sentience, as well as footage of our recent undercover investigation which reveals the shocking welfare conditions many farmed fish are reared in and the inhumane slaughter methods fish are often subjected to throughout Europe.
The event continued with speakers focusing on the importance of humane slaughter, as well as the resources and technology available to ensure this.
Dr. Jeff Lines, of Silsoe Livestock Systems, said: “Humane slaughter of fish is possible, it can be done, and it can be attractive to business”. Dr. João L. Saraiva, from Fair Fish International, talked about labelling schemes for fish welfare and fish slaughter and Katerina Marinou, from Hellenic Ministry of Agricultural Development and Food, outlined how Greece is leading the way implementing humane slaughter practices of fish....
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