Vegan activists in Australia have dressed up as fish and covered themselves in fishing nets in order to protest against the sale of seafood.
The demonstration occurred at Sydney Fish Market where activists held signs such as “fish feel pain” and “stop floundering, go vegan” while lying on the ground surrounded by fake fish.
The vegans were also covered in blue paint and had fake fishing hooks sticking out of their mouths.
Organized by PETA, the protest’s aim was to demonstrate the “hell on Earth” fish go through to end up on our plates.
“The ‘festive frenzy’ is a 36-hour representation of the hell on Earth endured by fish who are netted, dragged out of their aquatic homes, and cut open, all so that their flesh can be sold to consumers,” spokeswoman Emily Rice said.
“This festive period, PETA is urging everyone to extend the season of good will to fish and all other animals by choosing delicious vegan Christmas meals.”
As Emily went on to say, “PETA notes that fish feel pain, have unique personalities, can recognize human faces, and can retain memories and think ahead.”
“Half of all fish consumed worldwide each year spend their lives in cramped, filthy enclosures on commercial fish farms, where they commonly suffer from parasite infections and diseases or sustain debilitating injuries,” she added.
“Wild-caught fish slowly suffocate or are crushed to death when they’re dragged from the oceans in huge nets… and the throats and stomachs of those who survive are cut open on the decks of fishing boats.”
While some people have praised the activists for putting themselves on display to raise awareness about the “cruel” industry, the unusual protest was met with a fair share of criticism as well.
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