Now in its fourth year, the latest industry benchmark report on decapod welfare will be released on 25 March with a free webinar.

Asda has set out new commitments to raise welfare requirements for some decapod crustaceans.

The Animal Sentience Committee has also called for decapods to be included in animal welfare legislation.

The latest report ranks certification programs on welfare standards, some of which have added transport conditions.

The new system in Lesotho delivers rapid, in-water stunning for trout and reflects growing efforts to apply humane slaughter methods across aquaculture species.

Chilean Justice Department has accepted a legal complaint accusing Jumbo of violating animal welfare laws in its handling of live lobsters.

The Scottish Government has announced its commitment to developing official guidance. legislation for farmed fish welfare.

Fisheries Innovation and Sustainability nominated for Global Seafood Alliance Responsible Seafood Innovation Awards. 

The Global Seafood Alliance is the latest organisation to demand better shrimp welfare practices and policies.

Animal welfare advocates welcome recent guidance on humane fish slaughter but say the government has not gone far enough.

Seafloor temperature rises stress crustacean populations and will potentially affect fisheries.

Iceland is the latest company to rule out the practice and adopt electrical stunning for prawns.