Octopus fishing adapts to climate change as global demand grows

The International Octopus Day is celebrated on October 8 with more actions for responsible fishing and a high demand in the markets. Efforts by fleets and countries to adapt octopus fishing to climate change are increasing, with hopeful cases such as the Galician one, but the demand for the cephalopod in the markets is also growing, with Spain standing out as a strong importer. The International Octopus Day, celebrated every October 8, enhances its socio-economic importance and this year comes with the perception of fishermen from emblematic capture areas, such as Galicia, and international organizations about the increase in actions for responsible exploitation. Although in Spain the situation is uneven, in Galicia the fleet is obtaining better catches this year, because "the homework was done" and the management has changed, as declared to Efeagro by the major patron of the brotherhood of San Martín de Bueu (Pontevedra), José Manuel Rosas. Rosas, also president of the Federation ...