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Here we post organizational updates, research, and more. You can scroll down to view our posts sorted by when they were posted, or click below on the tags that most interest you:
Our 2025 Year in Review
We reflect on our work and organization in 2025, including our key successes and failures.
Haven King-Nobles
6 days ago14 min read
The Puppy and the Pond: Reflections on my FWI Internship
Our former intern, Leroy, reflects on his monthlong internship with us.
Leroy Dixon
Jan 136 min read
Results of our Q3 2025 Pulse Survey
This post discusses the results of our most recent pulse survey, conducted in October of 2025.
Alethea Cendana
Jan 84 min read
Updates to Our Impact Estimation Process
After two years of data collection, we have changed how we estimate our impact to strengthen our process.
Jennifer-Justine Kirsch
Dec 31, 20253 min read
How FWI Calculates Cost-Effectiveness
A deep dive into the process behind our cost-effectiveness numbers and the values guiding this process.
Jennifer-Justine Kirsch
Dec 23, 20252 min read
Fish Welfare at WCFAW 2025: Strengthening Collaboration in China
FWI collaborated with local partners to host the Aquatic Animal Welfare Forum at WCFAW 2025.
Siddharth Solanki
Dec 5, 20253 min read
FWI’s 2026 Strategy and Priorities
This post discusses FWI’s plans for 2026, with a particular focus on hitting our 2026 Goal.
Haven King-Nobles
Dec 4, 202510 min read
Dissolved Oxygen Tolerance Study: Findings for Rohu
Here we share the results of our Dissolved Oxygen Tolerance study for rohu.
Paul Monaghan
Dec 3, 20257 min read
Welfare Assessment Protocol: Initial Development Complete
We have now finalized the initial development stage of our Welfare Assessment Protocol.
Paul Monaghan
Dec 3, 20257 min read
Feed Fortification: Initial Efficacy Study Results
We conducted a study on the use of fortified feed as a welfare improvement, and now the results are in.
Paul Monaghan
Dec 2, 202511 min read
November 2025 Funding Updates
This post shares an update on FWI’s funding situation.
Haven King-Nobles
Dec 1, 20254 min read
Earlier Life Stages: Initial Study Findings
This post discusses the results of our study on potential welfare improvements for Indian major carps at the nursery farming stage.
Paul Monaghan
Dec 1, 20255 min read
Outcomes and Next Steps of Satellite Imagery Innovation Challenge Version 2
The results of our second satellite imagery innovation challenge are in, and unfortunately, no model has thus far met our minimum thresholds.
Haven King-Nobles
Nov 26, 20255 min read
Improved Slaughter: Our Initial “Chill Kill” Trial
In our effort to develop more humane slaughter methods for farmed fishes, we recently conducted a trial of “chill kill.”
Haven King-Nobles
Oct 23, 20257 min read
Changes in our Ammonia Measurement Protocols
We changed the way in which we measure ammonia to more accurately determine when fish welfare is affected.
Jennifer-Justine Kirsch
Aug 27, 20253 min read
Monitoring and Evaluation Report of our Farm Program — July 2025
We recently published a report of our farm program’s M&E data for the first half of 2025.
Haven King-Nobles
Aug 1, 20253 min read
Study Results: Comparing Pond Edge vs. Interior Water Quality Sampling
We recently completed a short study to understand how water quality values differ when taken at different points in the farm.
Haven King-Nobles
Jul 31, 20255 min read
Reflections on my FWI Internship
Our former intern, Annika, reflects on her month-long project with FWI and why other students should build their own internship abroad.
Annika Burman
Jul 25, 20256 min read
Resources for Remote Sensing
This post lists resources that may be helpful for those interested in water quality remote sensing.
Haven King-Nobles
Jul 11, 202510 min read
New Study: Assessing Welfare Levels in Early Life Stages of Indian Major Carps
We are launching a new study to better understand the welfare of Indian major carps in their earlier life stages.
Haven King-Nobles
Jul 3, 20254 min read
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