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Ronald G. Oldfield and Patrick Bonano, Psychological and social well-being of bony fishes in zoos and aquariums

Abstract

Oldfield & Bonano (2024) point out not only the scarcity of research on fish welfare but also significant taxonomic bias in broader research on these species. This bias extends to the management practices of aquaria and zoos, where the focus is on higher vertebrates. More resources need to be allocated to research to address this disparity. We also need to develop welfare constructs that recognize the inherent differences between aquatic and terrestrial species, taking into account the unique ecological contexts and behavioral patterns of fishes.

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Author Biography

Barrett Christie is Director of Animal Care for the South Carolina Aquarium, Vice-Chair of the AZA Aquatic Invertebrate Taxon Advisory Group (TAG), and an advisor to the Freshwater Fishes TAG. He has worked in public aquaria for 24 years. Website

DOI

10.51291/2377-7478.1887