Spotlight on Aquatic Life Institute

Fish are the most utilised animals on the planet. A whopping three trillion are killed each year for food, and demand is growing.

Until recently, most of the world’s supply has been caught in the wild, but, with fish stocks depleting due to overfishing and climate change, aquaculture (the farming of fish, seafood and aquatic plants), is on the rise.

The problem with aquaculture is that farmed fish spend their lives in cramped, filthy enclosures. Many suffer from infections, diseases, and debilitating injuries.

Considering research has shown that fish are able to feel pain, pleasure and other emotions, the treatment they receive is inhumane.

The Aquatic Life Institute is leading the charge for change.

If you’re fanatical about fish welfare, read on, as this fin-tastic charity is hiring.

The Aquatic Life Institute: Balancing the scales for fish

Formed in New York in 2019, the Aquatic Life Institute is all about reducing aquatic animal suffering.

They do this by:

• Funding research into welfare interventions and advocating for the implementation of the most promising initiatives

• Building coalitions with academic institutions, industry stakeholders, and the general public, with the common goal of reducing fish suffering.

The 8-person strong team have made great strides in the three years they’ve been operating. Among their many achievements, they’ve:

• Formed no less than five coalition groups, (with 30 global NGO members each), to address the issues facing aquatic animals.

• Produced a first-of-its-kind guide to welfare in aquaculture

• Conducted a first-of-its-kind study on aquaculture producer sentiments on animal welfare

And they’re not done yet. This passionate lot has big plans – and needs more staff to see them through.

Featured Job

If you’ve got leadership experience and a passion for aquatic animals, you could be the ideal candidate for this role.

Managing Director

Up to $90,000 P.A.

Part-time or full-time

Permanent

Remote, anywhere globally

Full Job Spec: https://www.bamboofundraising.co.uk/ALI-MD

Perks

• Flexible working hours

• 4 weeks of paid annual leave per year

• A fun, company-wide annual retreat!

It doesn’t take a brain surgeon to see that this is a fantastic oppor-tuna-ty to make a difference to the lives of our ocean-dwelling counterparts. If you want to join this innovative, forward-thinking charity, don’t flounder about. Give us a call to chat on 020 3750 3111