The Behavioural and Welfare Needs of Aquatic Species

Health and Welfare

Animal Management

Animal Management 2

Conservation

34 aquariums in EU kept 2,344 species in 2004
199 species in breeding programmes

Education

Aquatic species

First aquarium was opened at London Zoo in 1853

Is the welfare of aquatic species important?

Sentience

The conscious awareness of the animal to favourable of adverse conditions

The Aquatic Animal Health (England and Wales) Regulations 2009

Fish Welfare

Fact or Fiction?

Fact or Fiction?

Dolphins in Captivity

Orcas in Captivity

Currently 42 in captivity in USA, Canada, Japan & France
136 taken from wild since 1961
120 now dead

Sea Lions in Captivity

Aquariums

Under legislation for Zoo Licensing Act 1981 & EC Zoos Directive 1999
Also have to meet SSSMZP

Stereotypical behaviour in fish

Stereotypical behaviours 2

Stocking densities

Should allow fish to show most normal behaviour and avoid having to show abnormal behaviour

Feeding methods

Catching fish

Environment and water conditions

Exhibit Design

Diving Experience Exhibits

Education