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Giulia Malerbi on banning octopus farming globally

Sep 24, 2024
Giulia Malerbi, head of Global Policy at The Aquatic Life Institute, is on a mission to end octopus farming due to its severe welfare issues and environmental impact. She discusses the complexities of advocating for this little-known species and highlights the recent legislative success behind the Octopus Act, aiming to ban commercial farming in the U.S. Giulia also explores the ethical dilemmas, the industry's inefficiencies, and the importance of public awareness and policy change in promoting a sustainable future for these intelligent creatures.
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Giulia Malerbi

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Quick takeaways

  • The complexities of octopus farming reveal significant ethical concerns regarding their mental well-being, highlighting the need for environmental enrichment.
  • Recent legislative victories in the U.S. demonstrate the effectiveness of proactive measures to ban octopus farming and protect animal welfare.

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Challenges of Octopus Farming

High welfare octopus farming faces significant challenges due to the unique needs of these intelligent animals. Their complex behaviors and high level of cognition make it nearly impossible to provide the necessary environmental enrichment in a farming setting. For instance, when confined in tanks with inadequate stimulation, octopuses can experience extreme boredom, stress, and even resort to cannibalism. This raises serious ethical concerns about their mental well-being in intensive farming systems.

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