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MEDIA RELEASE: Scientists Call to Stop Octopus Farming for World Octopus Day

In Defense of Animals, the Animal Save Movement, the Ocean Born Foundation, and the Interfaith Vegan Coalition, along with fellow scientists, authors, and celebrities,…

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WATCH: Respect for Fish Day Activists Gather Ghost Gear!

We gathered ghost gear for Respect for Fish Day to protect fish and other unsuspecting animals from injuries and death.

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MEDIA RELEASE: Activists Clean Up Ghost Gear for Respect for Fish Day Today

In Defense of Animals and members of the public gathered ghost gear at Lake Balboa Park in San Fernando Valley on Sunday, July 31, in honor of the third annual Respect…

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MEDIA RELEASE: August 1 is Respect for Fish Day: Dangers of Ghost Gear Highlighted

More than 250 organizations are joining In Defense of Animals on August 1 to celebrate the third annual Respect for Fish Day, which is highlighting the dangers of…

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WATCH: 5 Reasons Why Fishing Harms Everyone

Fishing harms everyone! Take action to protect animals, people, and the environment!

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Impaling Animals on Hooks Isn’t Family Fun: Stop Kids’ Fishing Derby

Please urge the mayor of Avalon to eliminate the cruel Kid’s Fishing Derby and prioritize activities that teach children compassion for animals.

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Fishing Harms Everyone: Observe Respect for Fish Day on August 1

In Defense of Animals hosts Respect for Fish Day August 1. Fishing harms everyone. Ghost gear left in waterways injures and kills fish and other animals.

Our Second Annual Respect for Fish Day was a Huge Success!

Our second annual Respect for Fish Day was a huge success! Over 250 organizations, alongside many dedicated individuals, joined together to raise awareness for the…

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MEDIA RELEASE: Locals Slam SeaQuest Woodbridge for Animal Cruelty on Respect for Fish Day

Demonstrators protested SeaQuest’s animal cruelty at the Woodbridge Center on Sunday, which was Respect for Fish Day.

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MEDIA RELEASE: 2nd Annual Respect for Fish Day Highlights Dangers of Aquarium Trade

In Defense of Animals and more than 250 organizations across the nation are celebrating the second annual Respect for Fish Day on August 1, to raise awareness about…

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Join our Second Annual Respect for Fish Day Events on August 1!

Our second annual Respect for Fish Day is almost here and we need you to help make it a success! On August 1, over 250 organizations and animal advocates from around…

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Tell Petco to Stop the Deadly Online Sale & Shipment of Fish!

Petco sells fish online and sends them directly to customers. Fish suffer injury and death during this process. Urge Petco to stop the cruel online sale and shipment…

New Jersey Activists: Join Us at SeaQuest Woodbridge for Our Respect for Fish Day Protest!

For our 2nd Respect for Fish Day, In Defense of Animals is calling on its supporters to denounce the animal welfare violations taking place at SeaQuest.

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Take Action Against Animal Cruelty On Respect for Fish Day on Saturday, August 1st!

August 1 is Respect for Fish Day, a day of action to raise awareness about the fact that fish are sentient and how they are abused.

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Help Us Fight Animal Cruelty on Respect for Fish Day!

Raise awareness about fish sentience and fight cruelty on Respect for Fish Day

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Demand End to Petco Betta Fish Killing

Please join us in urging Petco to stop this animal abuse!

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