Fish: the forgotten victims on our plate

Abstract

Fish are victims of unimaginable amounts of pain and suffering due to commercial fishing practices, being caught in nets or lines and allowed to suffocate. The nervous systems of fish are similar to those of other animals, suggesting they feel pain, and numerous scientific studies support this. Despite this, no humane slaughter requirement exists for wild or farmed fish as it does for other animals intended for human consumption. The report argues that this needs to change, and that we need to find more sustainable alternatives to eating fish – AI-generated abstract.