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Can fishes feel pain?

Asked: Leonid Koyler, Last Updated:

The answer is yes. Scientific evidence that fish are sentient animals capable of experiencing pain and suffering has been building for some years. It has now reached a point where the sentience of fish is acknowledged and recognised by leading scientists across the world.

FAQ

  • Do you need to remove mackerel scales?

    Mackerel have a thin skin and tiny scales, so they're one of the few fish that don't need their scales removed before you clean or fillet them.

  • Does Costco sell wild caught shrimp?

    Kirkland Signature 20/30 Raw Wild Gulf Shrimp, Tail-Off, 2 lbs | Costco.

  • When can I buy live crawfish?

    While we ship crawfish any time during crawfish season, we recommend that you order during March, April, and May for the best quality and freshness.

  • Does smoked salmon go with cheese?

    Cream cheese is the standard cheese to serve with smoked salmon, but there are many other types of cheese and cheese spreads that go well with the salmon. You can purchase premade cream cheese spreads or make your own by mixing in roasted garlic, chives, dill or olives.

  • Why did my shrimp turn green?

    They will turn green if you feed them food that contains Astaxanthin. My turned a real dark blue/green and even the eggs of berried shrimp turned green. I don't know about any veggies that will turn them green though. My shrimp stayed green for a good 6 weeks after I fed them.

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  • How often can you eat shrimp?

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  • What's the worst fish for you?

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