Unfortunately, the commercial fishing industry and factory fish farms force fish to endure cruel treatment every day. Research continues to confirm that fish have feelings just like we do, and they deserve better than a life of suffering. Join thousands of other compassionate advocates in fighting back against the fishing industry's animal cruelty.

A significant body of scientific evidence suggests that yes, fish can feel pain. Their complex nervous systems, as well as how they behave when injured, challenge long-held beliefs that fish can be treated without any real regard for their welfare. The American Veterinary Medical Association states in their guidelines for euthanizing animals that fish “should be accorded the same considerations as terrestrial vertebrates in regard to relief from pain.”

Huge catch, I used to fish that pond a couple of years ago. I remember someone caught a bunch of fish and repopulated the pond.