Aquatic Life Institute (ALI) has published the fourth edition of our Marine Capture Fisheries: Innovative Practices for Aquatic Animal Welfare report, showcasing groundbreaking research and technological advancements that are transforming animal welfare in capture fisheries worldwide. The practices featured in the 2025 Report help reduce harm to aquatic life and the marine ecosystem during capture, retrieval, onboard handling, stunning, and slaughter—key processes that affect fish welfare and sustainability in commercial fishing.

Our latest report highlights biodegradable gear, AI sorting, sonar tracking, and more innovations that improve aquatic animal welfare while also promoting sustainability in reducing bycatch, habitat damage, and ghost gear, contributing to healthier ocean ecosystems.

Aquatic animal welfare is often overlooked by the fishing sector, even though they make up the largest group of animals impacted by human activity. This report aims to encourage more industry leaders to adopt aquatic animal welfare commitments and to opt for innovative, high-welfare fishing practices that enhance sustainability as well as profitability.