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Alliance for Responsible Aquaculture

The Alliance for Responsible Aquaculture (ARA) is an innovative farm-based program that advances fish welfare in aquaculture. The ARA started in 2021 and we now work with over 120 farms to support an aquaculture industry that is

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Farmers are provided with free-of-cost water quality testing  and improvement services.

MORE FAIR

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Fishes in higher-welfare systems require fewer chemical inputs, like antibiotics.

MORE NATURAL

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Fishes have improved living conditions, and suffer less from disease and mass mortality.

MORE KIND

Why We Improve Fish Welfare

We work with Indian major carp farmers across Andhra Pradesh to enhance practices on their farms to enable higher fish welfare. We believe that improving fish welfare is right for thriving businesses, healthy societies, sustainable environments, and, most importantly, fishes. Learn more about why fish welfare matters.

Our work also plays an important role in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.

How We Improve Fish Welfare

Farmers joining the ARA commit to a stocking density limit and keeping water quality within ranges that are supporting fishes’ wellbeing. These changes allow us to reduce stress, enhance resilience, and ultimately improve fish welfare. The following graph outlines how we work with farmers to improve water quality.

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Our Impact

153

Farms committed to the ARA

22,90,000

Fishes supported through welfare interventions

6,364

Total water quality analysis conducted

92%

Water quality improvements after the implementation of corrective actions

Joining the ARA

Farmers in selected villages in the Nellore and Eluru districts qualify for joining the ARA. Upon joining the ARA, you are expected to adhere to our welfare standard and, in return, will enjoy various benefits.

Expectations

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Stocking at the recommended levels.

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Taking corrective action to improve water quality as recommended by your local FWI representative.

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Allowing your local FWI representative access to your farm.

Benefits

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Free of cost water quality monitoring.

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Free of cost advice from our expert team.

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If eligible, assistance in obtaining credit linkages.

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Possible future market linkages.

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Informing your representative about stocking and harvest events.

ARA Resources

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Our Farmer Commitment 

For Nellore:

For Eluru:

Water Quality Corrective Actions

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Are you interested in joining our program? Reach out to our Program Manager.

Are you a research institution or corporation interested in exploring the benefits of fish welfare? Reach out to us to explore corporate and institutional partnerships.

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