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Oceans Away From Home with Devan Schowe

Devan Schowe, a campaign's associate for Born Free USA, delves into the "Oceans Away from Home" report, which highlights the suffering of fish in captivity. Fish often face challenges that parallel those of larger, more commonly studied captive animals.

This report emphasizes the challenges these aquatic creatures encounter, including compromised welfare and limited opportunities for species-specific behaviors. A research bias further sidelines fish, underscoring the need to value all animals, irrespective of their similarities or differences from humans.

Additionally, the rising surge of octopus farming in Spain, raises ethical concerns due to the remarkable intelligence of these creatures. Octopus farming subjects highly intelligent and solitary beings to stressful and unnatural conditions, posing ethical and ecological dilemmas. This industry's potential consequences for octopus populations, marine ecosystems, and animal welfare are of great concern, especially given the absence of protective regulations within the European Union.

Furthermore, our discussion uncovers "The Lies Zoos Tell," highlighting the lack of care for animals in some of these facilities. Even accredited zoos, striving to replicate natural habitats, often fall short in providing essential elements for animal well-being. This prompts a critical question: Is keeping animals captive in zoos justifiable? The resounding answer is "NO."

Join us in this conversation, challenging our perspectives on animal treatment and advocating for a more compassionate approach to their well-being.

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Oceans Away from Home - The Suffering of Fish in Captivity Full report
Oceans Away from Home: Aquarium Investigation Supplemental report
Oceans Away from Home: One Page Report Summary

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-Devan Schowe, a campaign's associate for [[Born Free USA]], discusses the "[[Report:Oceans Away from Home - The Suffering of Fish in Captivity|Oceans Away from Home]]" report, which highlights the suffering of fish in captivity and the lack of consideration for their individuality and well-being. Fish are often overlooked in animal welfare discussions, despite facing similar challenges as larger, more studied animals in captivity.
+Devan Schowe, a campaign's associate for [[Born Free USA]], delves into the "[[Report:Oceans Away from Home - The Suffering of Fish in Captivity|Oceans Away from Home]]" report, which highlights the suffering of fish in captivity. Fish often face challenges that parallel those of larger, more commonly studied captive animals.
-The "Oceans Away From Home" report by [[Born Free USA]] highlights the suffering of fish in captivity and the lack of consideration for their individuality and welfare. Fish, despite being popularly kept as pets and in facilities like zoos and aquariums, often face challenges in captivity, including reduced welfare and the inability to carry out species-specific behaviors. This issue is compounded by a research bias that neglects fish in animal welfare and conservation studies, as humans tend to prioritize animals that resemble them. The [[Report:Oceans Away from Home - The Suffering of Fish in Captivity|report]] emphasizes the need to value all animals regardless of their similarities or differences from humans.
+This report emphasizes the challenges these aquatic creatures encounter, including compromised welfare and limited opportunities for species-specific behaviors. A research bias further sidelines fish, underscoring the need to value all animals, irrespective of their similarities or differences from humans.
-Additionally, the looming surge of octopus farming in Spain raises concerns due to the highly intelligent nature of octopuses. Octopus farming involves confining these solitary and intelligent creatures in unnatural, stressful environments, leading to various ethical and ecological issues. The octopus farming industry could have devastating consequences for octopus populations, marine ecosystems, and animal welfare. In the European Union, there are no existing rules to protect farmed octopuses, making it an urgent issue to address.
+Additionally, the rising surge of [[octopus farming]] in Spain, raises ethical concerns due to the remarkable intelligence of these creatures. Octopus farming subjects highly intelligent and solitary beings to stressful and unnatural conditions, posing ethical and ecological dilemmas. This industry's potential consequences for octopus populations, marine ecosystems, and animal welfare are of great concern, especially given the absence of protective regulations within the European Union.
+Furthermore, our discussion uncovers "The Lies Zoos Tell," highlighting the lack of care for animals in some of these facilities. Even accredited zoos, striving to replicate natural habitats, often fall short in providing essential elements for animal well-being. This prompts a critical question: Is keeping animals captive in zoos justifiable? The resounding answer is "NO."
+Join us in this conversation, challenging our perspectives on animal treatment and advocating for a more compassionate approach to their well-being.
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