Welfare

I recently read an insightful article by Huntington et al. (2006), which explores key questions surrounding fish welfare — including what “welfare” means in the context of animals, and whether fish are capable of experiencing it. I appreciated the clarity and structure of the paper, particularly its careful examination of the logic behind the term “welfare” and its philosophical perspective. I also particularly appreciate that the authors brought together a comprehensive review of fish welfare research at a time when this topic was still relatively underdeveloped.

Within House of Kin, I would like to approach animal welfare from an even broader philosophical standpoint — one that begins with the premise that every living being deserves to be approached with respect.

Huntingford, F.A., Adams, C., Braithwaite, V.A., Kadri, S., Pottinger, T.G., Sandøe, P. and Turnbull, J.F. (2006), Current issues in fish welfare. Journal of Fish Biology, 68: 332-372. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.0022-1112.2006.001046.x