RSPCA demands much-loved seaside tradition be scrapped because it isn't 'compassionate'

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The RSPCA has called for a much-loved seaside tradition to be scrapped - because it is not "compassionate".Visitors to Cornwall have been told to think twice before taking part in the traditional pastime of crabbing, with fewer than half of Britons knowing the animals feel pain.A survey conducted by the animal welfare charity found that fewer than half of respondents - just 45 per cent - believed crustaceans to be sentient creatures.But research has established that decapod crustaceans, which include crabs, lobsters and prawns, can experience pain, distress and even positive feelings, the charity said.Jenny Longden from the RSPCA said the public's limited awareness about crustacean welfare was "astounding."She said: "We understand people like to go out and enjoy these pastimes.

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We don't want to be party-poopers, but does that necessarily have to happen?"Do we need to take these animals out of their environment, put them in a bucket, possibly prod them, poke them?"We don't know what...

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