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  • Aquaculture
  • Animal Ethics
  • Fish Biology

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  • Fish resilience is defined as the capacity of individual fish and populations to respond to challenges and maintain function.
  • Enhancing fish resilience requires adapting both the animals' robustness and their production environment.
  • Resilience in aquaculture extends beyond biological capacity, encompassing complex ethical dimensions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the ethical questions arising from the concept of fish resilience in aquaculture.
  • To analyze the normative assumptions and trade-offs involved in optimizing fish resilience.
  • To advocate for a broader ethical framework beyond animal welfare, considering fish agency and moral boundaries.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of fish resilience in aquaculture.
  • Ethical reflection on the implications of resilience-focused aquaculture practices.
  • Examination of the shift towards animal agency in ethical discussions.

Main Results:

  • The pursuit of resilient fish in aquaculture involves normative assumptions and potential trade-offs between individual welfare and system goals.
  • Current discussions necessitate moving beyond traditional animal welfare to include fish agency and self-determination.
  • The concept of resilience raises concerns about the instrumentalization and "manufacturability" of fish, potentially crossing moral boundaries.

Conclusions:

  • Ethical dimensions of fish resilience must be integrated into aquaculture practices for responsible management.
  • A nuanced understanding of resilience requires considering fish as agents, not just subjects of welfare improvements.
  • Professionals in aquaculture need to address the ethical implications to ensure responsible interaction with fish.