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