How I Learned to Love Shrimp Giulia Malerbi on banning octopus farming globally
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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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Policymaker Relevance
- Giulia Malerbi initially assumed policymakers would be swayed solely by animal welfare arguments against octopus farming.
- However, a US legislator questioned the relevance, prompting her to incorporate environmental and economic concerns.
Octopus Act
- The Octopus Act, a bipartisan bill, aims to ban commercial octopus farming in the US and prohibit farmed octopus imports.
- This is a significant step towards preemptive legislation, preventing the industry from establishing itself.
Preemptive Legislation
- Advocate for preemptive bans on harmful practices.
- In-state legislation sets precedents, like Washington and California's octopus farming bans, to prevent future issues.