26 Jul 2024 --- The US is moving to pass a federal bill to ban commercial octopus farming as well as octopus imports. The move comes amid rising concerns over the environmental, ethical, and public health challenges associated with octopus farming. Backed by the Aquatic Life Institute (ALI), the bill is hailed as a “watershed” moment in the US in terms of animal protection and welfare. If passed, it will become the first nationwide law to prohibit commercial octopus operations across the country.
