Aquatic Life Institute

Director of the Aquatic Animal Alliance, Catalina Lopez, wrote a column for El Mostrador on the importance of fish welfare. Scientific research shows that fish have cognitive and emotional capacities, including the ability to feel pain and remember past events. These findings have significant implications for fishing and aquaculture industries worldwide. Read the column here: https://lnkd.in/eV37QFm2 Aquatic Life Institute stresses the importance of aquatic animal welfare in the global seafood system, highlighting its significance not only for ethical considerations but also for environmental sustainability and public health. Fundación Veg

[ES ⬇️] The Global Forest Coalition, along with partners from World Animal Protection, the  Center for Biological Diversity, Brighter Green, and the Aquatic Life Institute, have launched a new White Paper as part of a coordinated effort for a just transition from industrial animal production to equitable, humane and sustainable food systems. The paper unites various civil society organisations (CSOs) dedicated to transforming the food system behind a common vision of an equitable, humane and sustainable food system and agreed pathways for food system transformation to build a global movement for change to end the industrial agriculture model and shift towards agroecology and humane food systems. 🔗 Full paper available here: https://lnkd.in/gH8RKTC7 [ES] La Coalición Mundial por los Bosques, junto con aliados de World Animal Protection, el Centro para la Diversidad Biológica, Brighter Green y el Aquatic Life Institute, han lanzado un nuevo Documento técnico como parte de un esfuerzo coordinado para una transición justa desde la ganadería industria hacia un sistema alimentario, equitativo, humanitario y sustentable. El papel reúne a varias organizaciones de la sociedad civil (CSO) dedicadas a transformar el sistema agroalimentario en una visión común de un sistema alimentario equitativo, humanitario y sustentable y acuerda caminos para la transformación del sistema alimentario buscando construir un movimiento global por el cambio para poner fin al modelo agropecuario industrial y avanzar hacia la agroecología y dietas dentro de los límites planetarios. 🔗Artículo completo disponible aquí: https://lnkd.in/g2VWSkbY #JustTransition #FactoryFarming #Livestock #Sustainability #Agroecology #TransicionJusta #Ganaderia #agroecologia

Secure your spot today for the 5th annual #AquaticLifeConference! 🐟 Our lineup is nothing short of impressive, with keynote speaker Dr. Daniel Pauly of The University of British Columbia. Other panelists include Robin Simsa of Revo Foods, Michelle Boonstra of Catch Welfare Platform, Brian Kateman of the Reducetarian Foundation, and so many more! REGISTER FOR FREE HERE: https://lnkd.in/eF4F3nY8

We are delighted to reveal our half-year report, highlighting Aquatic Life Institute (ALI)'s key achievements thus far in 2024. We are committed to alleviating the suffering of the trillions of aquatic animals that are farmed and caught for human consumption each year. We achieve this by advocating for improved certification standards, influencing corporate practices, and shaping government policies, all with the support of our coalition of 145+ member organizations. Some highlights from our report: ✔️Blueyou launched the first-ever animal welfare policy for a global seafood brand, created with ALI's guidance, setting a new industry standard. ✔️Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) removed the “stress test” from Shrimp Handling Management System requirements following ALI’s feedback. ✔️Washington State passed a law against octopus farming, driven by efforts from ALI and several other organizations. ✔️ALI published a brief on the benefits of addressing aquatic animal welfare in corporations. ✔️ALI welcomed 2 new board members - the talented Hira Jaleel and sean gifford. We are grateful to our incredible team for making these achievements possible, and we are committed to driving even more impactful change this year and beyond. Check out the full report, here: https://lnkd.in/e-P8_5Sa 

We're absolutely thrilled to announce Dr. Daniel Pauly as our keynote speaker for this year's Aquatic Life Conference! Dr. Pauly is the Principal Investigator of the Sea Around Us and Killam Professor at the University of British Columbia’s Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries. He has made significant contributions to marine biology with his work on data-sparse fisheries, the Ecopath modeling approach, and FishBase. The concepts, methods, and software that he co-developed are documented in over 1,000 scientific and general-interest publications and are used worldwide. His teaching in four languages on five continents further amplifies their global impact. Dr. Pauly's extensive research and global perspective have earned him numerous awards and a reputation as a leading expert in sustainable fisheries and marine conservation. Join us for Dr. Pauly's keynote speech to kick off the #AquaticLifeConference, starting at 8:30AM EST | 2:30PM CET on September 9th. Register for the free, online event here: https://lnkd.in/eF4F3nY8 🐟

Our first round of speakers has been announced for the annual #AquaticLifeConference 🐟 Learn more, and register for the free, online event, here: https://www.ali.fish/alc24 Abigail Penny, Animal Equality UK Camille Labchuk, Animal Justice Ita Sualia, People Fish Forest Indonesia Lynne Sneddon, University of Gothenburg Nathalie Gil, Sea Shepherd Brasil Robin Simsa, Revo Foods Samantha Derrick, Plant Futures

A huge THANK YOU to these incredible #exhibitors at #AVADC! 🌟 Your passion helped make this event truly special. Having so many dedicated organizations together in one place was inspiring, from #innovative #plantbased products to #groundbreaking #advocacy initiatives. Special thanks to the organizations highlighted in this post: APEX Advocacy | Animal Legal Defense Fund | Aquatic Life Institute | We The Free Together, #WeAreAVA 💚

The #AquaticLifeConference is taking place this year on September 9th and 10th. Register for the free, online event to secure your spot. More details coming soon! 🐟 https://lnkd.in/eF4F3nY8

"The supportive environment at the Summit enhanced our collective efforts and morale, demonstrating the strength of a united advocacy community.", says Aquatic Life Institute, reflecting on their experience at the AVA Summit in DC this past May. ⤵ Aquatic Life Institute continues, "Insights from the diverse community of global advocates provided us with specific strategies and success stories from different parts of the world." ➡Read more: https://lnkd.in/eR6cZtpk #diverse #global #advocates #advocacy #animaladvocacy

A huge THANK YOU to these incredible #exhibitors at #AVADC! 🌟 Your passion helped make this event truly special. Having so many dedicated organizations together in one place was inspiring, from #innovative #plantbased products to #groundbreaking #advocacy initiatives. Special thanks to the organizations highlighted in this post: APEX Advocacy | Animal Legal Defense Fund | Aquatic Life Institute | We The Free Together, #WeAreAVA 💚