09 Aug 2024 --- Seafish, the Shellfish Association of Great Britain (SAGB) and the Crab and Lobster Management Group (CMG) have released a best practice guide for the handling, storing and dispatching of live shellfish across the supply chain, from catching to food service. However, animal welfare groups warn that the lack of necessary compliance to the guidelines and the continuation of some cruel practices undermine efforts to improve ethics and sustainability in aquaculture. The guide specifies correct handling and storage techniques for handlers of large decapod crustaceans in the food, retail and processing sectors. These recommendations include avoiding physical impact and crushing, which can cause internal and external injuries.