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Good Science Digest

Find out what Physicians Committee scientists have to say about the latest obstacles and advances in replacing animal use with human-relevant methods in research, testing, and education.

  1. Good Science Digest

  2. Mar 31, 2023
World Aquatic Animal Day

The list of aquatic animal species used in medical research and testing is long—too long: frogs, newts, salamanders, and toads; dolphins, manatees, sea lions, and seals; alligators, lizards, snakes, and turtles; snails, shrimp, sponges, and sea urchins; eels, marlins, seahorses, and zebrafish, to name a few.