Tilapia, Tech, and Transformation: Elevating Fish Welfare in Africa

About this episode

This episode explores the advancements in fish welfare and aquaculture in Africa through an interview with Wasseem Emam.

In this episode of Aquademia, we dive into the growing field of fish welfare with Wasseem Emam, founder of Ethical Seafood Research (ESR). From tilapia farms in Egypt to high-level UN policy discussions, Wasseem shares how ESR is transforming aquaculture in Africa and beyond. Learn how technology like the Tilapia Welfare App is improving practices on thousands of farms, why humane slaughter is an urgent challenge, and how ESR is embedding animal welfare into university curricula, national strategies, and global policy. Whether you're in aquaculture, sustainability, or just passionate about ethical food systems, this conversation offers a rare look into a fast-evolving and often overlooked frontier of seafood production.

People in this episode

Guest: Wasseem Emam

Topics covered

• fish welfare
• aquaculture
• sustainability
• technology
• ethical food systems

Keywords

• tilapia farms
• Ethical Seafood Research
• Tilapia Welfare App
• humane slaughter
• animal welfare
• university curricula
• national strategies
• global policy

Mentioned in this episode

Products: the Tilapia Welfare App, Tilapia Welfare App

Places: Africa, Egypt

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