Professor Michalis Pavlidis, Vice Rector for Research and Development of the University of Crete and a leading researcher on fish welfare issues, presented the results of the research for the PECH Committee – Farmed Fish Welfare at a meeting of the European Parliament. The study investigates the welfare of the main fish species reared in the European Union, and highlights current knowledge on fish welfare, knowledge gaps, fish needs and husbandry methods of concern for fish welfare. The study focuses on production systems and production phases in a species-specific way. Research includes a literature review, an evaluation of the regulatory framework, a stakeholders’ consultation, case studies and a SWOT analysis. Conclusions and policy recommendations relevant to EU decision-making are provided.
Video: https://lnkd.in/dcv4mGx2
Study report:
https://lnkd.in/df2pMqHE