Do fishes feel pain?

04 June, 2021

Almost two million Swedes recreational fish, an age-old interest that often leads to commitment to protecting the environment. But science states that fish can feel pain, the question is only how they experience it. All anglers should think about how they treat life beneath the surface.

Reporter: Johan Candert
Photo: Simon Stanford
UV Photo: Johan Candert
Editor: Daniel Hedström, Alexandre Gobatti Ramos

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