Research

Shrimp Welfare Index

The most important factors to good farmed L. vannamei welfare

This Index is an initial attempt to capture and address the most important factors to good farmed
L. vannamei welfare that are based on a review of the most current peer-reviewed literature.

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Shrimp Welfare Report

Factors Affecting Shrimp Welfare in Aquaculture

This report aims to assess the importance of various factors for the welfare of farmed shrimps, with a particular focus on Litopenaeus vannamei, due to the scale and intensity of farming (~171-405 billion globally per annum). Where evidence is scarce, we extend our research to other shrimps, other decapods, or even other aquatic animals. Further research into the most significant factors and practices affecting farmed shrimp welfare is needed. 

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Consumer Attitudes Towards Shrimp Welfare

An exploratory research study

This exploratory study examines consumer attitudes towards the moral worth and welfare of shrimps and willingness to pay more for higher welfare animal products.

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The Alternative Shrimp Market

Major Players and Investors, Challenges, and The Way Forward

This report provides an analysis of the alternative shrimp market, discussing its growth, current status, and the challenges it faces.

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Vietnam Scoping Report

What are our findings after having visited eleven shrimp farms in Vietnam?

This report discusses the welfare of shrimps, why we chose Vietnam as a scoping country and our findings after having undertaken water quality measurements on shrimp farms and discussions with several stakeholders in the shrimp supply chain.

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India Scoping Report

What are our findings after having spoken to more than two dozen stakeholders in the shrimp farming industry?

This report discusses the welfare of shrimps, why we chose India as a scoping country and our findings after having undertaken water quality measurements on shrimp farms and discussions with several stakeholders in the shrimp supply chain.  

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Shrimp Paste and Animal Welfare

An overview of the shrimp paste industry

This scoping study provides foundational information on the suffering of Acetes shrimps harvested for the shrimp paste industry. 

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Welfare and Profitability

Our pilot study for sustainable stocking densities

This pilot study compares two different stocking densities, showing that reducing stocking density does not translate to reduced profits in the same proportion.

This report also reviews the academic literature on stocking densities, finding that reductions in stocking densities improves water quality, reduces disease, and increases survival.

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Supply and Demand Impacts

How a reduction in stocking density could result in fewer shrimp days on farms per year

This report estimates the effects of a reduction in stocking density on the total number of shrimps produced and the total number of days of animal suffering.

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Shrimp Welfare Project is actively engaged in numerous research projects, allowing us to investigate and tackle our key uncertainties. As a result, we produce reports that disseminate our findings to a wider audience.