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The UK government has extended the animal welfare, sentience bill to protect decapod crustaceans and cephalopod mollusks. This decision comes after an independent review led by Dr. Jonathan Birch which analyzed over 300 scientific studies that demonstrate these animals' capacity to experience pain, distress, or harm. Commenters debated the practical meaning of recognizing sentience in invertebrates like crabs, lobsters, and octopuses. They also brought up topics such as the impacts of fishing practices, ocean pollution, and warming oceans.
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