Should Scientific Research Involving Decapod Crustaceans Require Ethical Review?

Rowe, Anthony

doi:10.1007/s10806-018-9750-7

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“…Understanding cognition in invertebrates is crucial to invertebrate ethics, as perception that a species or group has the cognitive capacity to experience pain or suffering has been key to the development of existing legislation protecting first vertebrates, and now certain invertebrates (Fiorito et al, ; Rowe, ). The capacity and complexity of invertebrate brains and their resultant cognitive abilities is an area of considerable contemporary study and debate (Barron & Klein, ; Chittka & Niven, ; Klein & Barron, ; Perry, Barron, & Chittka, ).…”

Section: Recent Advances In Understanding Invertebrate Cognitionmentioning

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“…In this paper, we focus on case studies of euthanasia and wild collecting methods. These areas have been chosen as there are cases of each of these being the recent focus of public concern (Knapton, ), or legislative change (Rowe, ). We hope that exploring these areas will spark discussions about the other ethical questions surrounding invertebrate use in research.…”

Section: Suggestions For Improving Ethical Practices Around Invertebrmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Sug G E S Ti On S For Improving E Thi C Al Pr Ac Ti Ce S Amentioning

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Keeping invertebrate research ethical in a landscape of shifting public opinion

2019

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Invertebrate study systems are cornerstones of biological and biomedical research, providing key insights into fields from genetics to behavioural ecology. Despite the widespread use of invertebrates in research, there are very few ethical guidelines surrounding their use. Focussing on two ethical considerations faced during invertebrate studies—collecting methods and euthanasia—we make recommendations for integrating principles of vertebrate research into invertebrate research practice. We argue, given emerging research on invertebrate cognition and shifting public perception on the use of invertebrates in research, it is vital that the scientific community revisits the ethics of invertebrate use in research. Without careful consideration and development of the ethics surrounding the use of invertebrates by the scientific community, there is a danger of losing public support. It is imperative that the public understand the significance of research that uses invertebrates and that scientists demonstrate their ethical treatment of their experimental subjects.

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Keeping invertebrate research ethical in a landscape of shifting public opinion

2019

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“…Cephalopod molluscs and decapod crustaceans were presented as candidates for inclusion. Eventually, decapod crustaceans were excluded because of the objection of the UK, possibly on the basis of commercial interests, suggesting that the evidence of pain did not support the claim [51], though see [52]. Why cephalopods, especially octopuses?…”

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“…The scientific panel that reviewed the extension of welfare in the EU to invertebrates suggested the decapods did have pain. Strong criticisms were raised by non-researchers such as Diggles [51] and objections from the UK forced their exclusion despite suggestions that they could suffer [52]. This might again have been pressure from commercial interests and, similar to the situation for fish.…”

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Ethics and Care: For Animals, Not Just Mammals

Mather

2019

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In the last few decades, we have made great strides in recognizing ethics and providing care for animals, but the focus has been mainly on mammals. This stems from a bias of attention not only in research but predominantly in non-scientists’ attention (to ‘popular’ animals), resulting partly from discussion about and depiction of animals in publications addressed to the public. This is somewhat due to political pressure, and can result in uneven conservation efforts and biases in targets for welfare concerns. As a result, there has been a huge backlash again, with concerns about pain sensitivity and welfare in fish, and a less focused but more pervasive omission of consideration of all invertebrates. That means welfare efforts are focused on 0.2% of the animal species on the planet, and education about non-mammals, particularly addressed to children, is necessary to broaden this focus and care more fully for the inhabitants of the planet.

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Decapod crustaceans

Elwood,

Ingle

2024

The UFAW Handbook on the Care and Management of Laboratory and Other Research Animals

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Should Scientific Research Involving Decapod Crustaceans Require Ethical Review?

Cited by 11 publications

References 34 publications

Keeping invertebrate research ethical in a landscape of shifting public opinion

Keeping invertebrate research ethical in a landscape of shifting public opinion

Ethics and Care: For Animals, Not Just Mammals

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