Fish are among the most abused animals on the planet, and while many people say fish don't feel pain, this couldn't be further from the truth. Though the scientific community has been slow to accept that fish feel pain, the vast majority of biologists and veterinarians now agree they do.

How are fish abused?

Sport-fishing is cruel and inhumane

Over 300 million wild fish are captured for sport every year in the United States. Fish are stabbed in the face with sharp hooks and removed from the water, where they suffocate. They often sustain severe injuries and the hooks may pierce their gills, eyes, or throats.

Are fish the most abused animal?

Fish are the planet's most widely abused animals, with trillions killed on factory farms, for blood sports, and the pet trade every year.