Research by a team from the Roslin Institute and the University of Edinburgh, is published in Proceedings B of the Royal Society, the UK's national academy of science. The argument over whether fish feel pain has long been a subject of dispute between anglers and animal rights activists, and there are conflicting studies.

Political action group dedicated to preserving recreation fishing. Includes news, features, campaigns and forums. UK.

Argues that fish suffer plenty when being hunted and killed. Also argues that eating fish is usually unhealthy to humans and that hunting fish kills many other animals. Part of the PETA family of sites.

Government and business coalition encouraging young people 10-16 years of age to get involved in fishing to assist the socially excluded and encourage urban and rural integration. UK.

Dedicated to fish welfare and banning angling, focused on youth work, education, and informing people of the welfare needs of fish in all situations. Not updated since 2000. An offshoot of the Campaign for the Abolition of Angling, UK.

US political action organization dedicated to preserving fishing. Includes issues, position papers, press releases, events, alerts, newsletter, and how to get involved. Based in New Jersey.