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Animal Welfare Observatory Questions Eyestalk Ablation and Ice Slaughter in Shrimp Farming

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Wednesday, July 29, 2026, 00:10 (GMT + 9)

A report by the organization indicates that unanesthetized eyestalk ablation and lack of stunning compromise the sustainability of whiteleg shrimp, whose production in Ecuador generates higher carbon emissions per protein than dairy cattle farming. The Animal Welfare Observatory (OBA) has published a technical investigation directly questioning several standardized practices in the aquaculture industry of whiteleg shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei), most notably eyestalk ablation in breeding females and slaughter via direct thermal shock in ice.

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China China increases seafood production in 2025, but expands its aquatic trade deficit Jul 28, 05:00 The growth in aquaculture and distant-water catches was insufficient to meet domestic demand, leading to a sea... FULL STORY		Australia Australia Evaluates Environmental Sustainability of Western Trawl Fisheries, Putting Scampi and Deepwater Prawn Exports Under Scrutiny Jul 28, 05:00 Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water keeps public consultation open until August 24... FULL STORY

United States Infectious cancer discovered in fish for the first time Jul 28, 01:20 Researchers found a transmissible clonal melanoma among the American catfish population in Lake Memphremagog, ... FULL STORY		Argentina Exports Rise in H1 2026, Though Less Spectacular Than Figures Suggest Jul 28, 00:10 Official statistics reveal a year-on-year growth exceeding 16% for export sales during the first half of 2026.... FULL STORY

Kenya
Chinese aquaculture tech helps people chart a new future on Lake Victoria
Jul 29, 00:10
Innovation and community partnerships are reshaping livelihoods while promoting sustainable fisheries and women’s economic empowerment Framed b... FULL STORY

United Kingdom
NGO Blue Marine Foundation Warns of Collapse Risk in North Atlantic Mackerel Fishery
Jul 29, 00:10
Lack of political consensus among coastal states and unilateral quota setting above scientific advice threaten the sustainability of the species in th... FULL STORY

Japan
Nissui drives value-added aquaculture and international expansion of Kurose buri
Jul 29, 00:10
The Japanese company uses a gastronomic campaign in Tokyo to reinforce its aquaculture brand positioning and highlights the growth of its exports to E... FULL STORY

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European Union Jul 28, 00:00 (GMT + 9):
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Chile Jul 28, 00:00 (GMT + 9):
	Other Media \| SalmonBusiness: Chile exports: laboratory restored after devastating blaze

United Kingdom Jul 28, 00:00 (GMT + 9):
	Other Media \| fishfarmingexpert: Inverlussa devastated by death of 'exceptional' deckhand in accident

Faroe Islands Jul 27, 00:10 (GMT + 9):
	Faroe Islands Considers Adding 750 Fishing Days to Coastal Fleet Amid Cod Recovery Crisis

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	New Zealand: Commercial Hoki Catch Grew in 2024/25 and Science Detects Record Medium-Term Recruitment

Brazil Jul 27, 00:10 (GMT + 9):
	Brazilian fishing sector gains access to credit to mitigate the effects of US tariffs

Russian Federation Jul 27, 00:10 (GMT + 9):
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