For those that may be interested, an in-depth study on UK public
aquaria has been recently published by two British organisations.
The Captive Animals’ Protection Society published one study
referring the whole of the UK public aquarium industry, and it can be
seen at:
http://www.captiveanimals.org/aquarium/suffering.htm
Advocates for Animals publish the other study referring only to
Scottish public aquaria, and it can be seen at:
http://www.advocatesforanimals.org/campaigns/captive/aquaticparks/beyondtheglass.html
Both comprehensive studies are interrelated, and focus mainly on fish
and/or aquatic invertebrates, both marine and freshwater (covering
issues such as abnormal behaviour, animal welfare, health,
conservation, education, research, contact with humans and even
aquarium design).
The two scientific re****ts behind each study can be downloaded through
the links above.
Jordi
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