What A Fish Knows - The Inner Lives Of Our Underwater Cousins

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$25 (standard); $15 (AiSPI members and students)

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Do goldfish really have 3 second memories? Bust this myth (and more!) with expert Jonathan Balcombe.

The Animals in Science Policy Institute is delighted to welcome Jonathan Balcombe as the speaker for our 2nd annual public lecture.

Collectively, fish species are the most consumed animals on the plant, the most popular pets, and in recent years have become the most commonly used animals in science. However, we rarely acknowledge their capacity for pain and suffering, and often underestimate the intelligence and emotional complexity of these remarkable animals. In this hour-long talk you'll be taken on a journey that explores the behaviour, cognitive capacities, cultural traditions, and inner lives of various fish species. Based on his popular book "What A Fish Knows - The Inner Lives of Our Underwater Cousins" this talk invites audience members to reevaluate their relationships with fish and think more critically about the way we treat them.