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Fish Welfare Research
Studies on fish sentience, pain perception, cognition, behavior, and social learning suggest that fish are capable of far more than many people assume. This page gathers selected research relevant to fish welfare, helping highlight why fish deserve greater care, ethical consideration, and stronger protections.
Betta fish
Potential welfare issues of the Siamese fighting fish (Betta splendens) at the retailer and in the hobbyist aquarium. Pleeging, C. C. F., & Moons, C. P. H. (2017).
Life in a fishbowl: Space and environmental enrichment affect behaviour of Betta splendens. Oldfield, R. G., & Murphy, E. K. (2024).
Study on betta fish behavior showing bettas less abnorma; beahvior in...
Life beyond a jar: Effects of tank size and furnishings on the behaviour and welfare of Siamese fighting fish (Betta splendens). Clark-Shen, N., Tariel-Adam, J., Gajanur, A., & Brown, C. (2024).