WWW.WAS.ORG • WORLD AQUACULTURE • MARCH 2026 55 Calling Fish Welfare Experts for a Cross-Disciplinary Study: Aquaria, Aquaculture, Exotic Fish Breeding and Aquatic Laboratories Are you 18 years or older and working with fish in aquaria, aquaculture, exotic fish breeding, or scientific research? If so, your knowledge is vital to a master’s research project aimed at gaining deeper insights into the practices, challenges, and innovations in fish welfare management. Regulatory bodies in many parts of the world are developing regulations that will impact how fish welfare is managed. Whilst there is a great deal of research within sectors, there is very little that considers and compares practices across both industries and countries. Our research aims to uncover cross-industry and cross-country practices that will inform regulatory development. Who are we looking for? • Fish population management specialists (biologists, veterinarians, hatchery managers, laboratory technicians, etc.), across industries that encompass the entire fish life cycle What is involved? • A 45-minute Zoom interview • A follow-up conversation which clarifies and confirms what information will be used What are the aims? • To document and compare fish management strategies across sectors • To identify best cross-industry practices and emerging technologies Expected timeline • Beginning recruitment March 1, 2025 • Study is expected to run from March through April 2026 Please join in creating a better understanding of the optimal future for aquatic stewardship. To express interest or learn more, please email Lene Northwood, MSc. Candidate, University of Edinburgh, Scotland, at lene@fishlex.net.
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy MjExNDY=