Scientists prove that fish suffer "intense pain" for at least 10 minutes after catch, calls made for reforms

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Scientists prove that fish suffer "intense pain" for at least 10 minutes after catch, calls made for reforms - Lemmy.ca

Lemmy

Was that ever up for debate? I mean, what do people believe happens when one takes a creature adapted to breathing through water out of said water?
My dad is adamant that fish don’t feel pain. He just heard it from someone when he was young, and accepted it as fact because it made him feel better as a fishing enthusiast.
An example of a convenient lie when it suits humans.
Well, if he is a responsible fishing enthusiast, he should be putting the fish out of its misery by stunning it in the head right away. As mentioned in the article, this is still the best way to ensure that the fish don’t suffer