Fish welfare in aquaculture

Abstract

The global population is increasing and, in order to maintain at least the current level of per-capita consumption of aquatic foods, the aquaculture industry plays a key role. During these years a lot of studies were performed on negative effects on the fish welfare. At the moment the definition of welfare is a complex and controversial topic and regard different level that varies from a good health, behavior and absencence of pain. © 2013 Mancuso M.