Fish Welfare Initiative India Foundation
Why Fish Welfare?
There are a lot of farmed fishes.
Around 3 to 14 billion fishes are farmed in India each year. That’s almost ten times the number of all other farmed vertebrate animals in India combined!
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Carps swim near the surface of an aquaculture pond, likely indicating they are being fed or seeking oxygen.
How FWI Improves Fish Welfare
Research and Development
Durga Prasad, our Project Associate, conducting an analysis at our field office.
We design and conduct studies to inform our programs and improve the lives of fishes.
Strategic Partnerships
Our staff after meeting with the Fisheries Development Officer in Kaikaluru.
We collaborate with NGOs, corporations, and government officials to improve fish welfare.
Farmer Engagement
We work directly and on-ground with farmers in Andhra Pradesh to determine feasible and impactful welfare improvements that will benefit farmers and fishes.
Our staff meet farmers in the field to conducts water quality measurements and talk about solutions.
Our Partners
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