A balanced approach to the potential of octopus aquaculture

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Sustainable Cephalopod Aquaculture and Welfare Group
Neil Hutchinson
Abstract

[Extract] Octopus aquaculture has become a subject of debate. Some critics have expressed the opinion that it raises significant ethical concerns regarding animal welfare and poses ecological risks [1]. This opinion has led to the prohibition of octopus aquaculture in the states of California and Washington during 2024, and there is currently a bill before the US Senate proposing to ban it across the United States [2].

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Marine Policy

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Marine Policy

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179

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1872-9460

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Elsevier

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10.1016/j.marpol.2025.106682