An unusual aqua farm will be opened in Spain

Published 2021년 12월 26일

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Spain is planning to open the world's first octopus farm in 2023, with the ability to produce 3,000 tons of octopus meat annually. The farm will be operated by the Spanish company, Nueva Pescanova Group, and will be located in the Canary Islands. The company has already raised 50 octopuses on the farm and plans to increase production in the next year, investing over € 50 million. However, the move has been met with opposition from animal rights activists and marine scientists, who argue that keeping octopuses in captivity is unethical. The company argues that the farm will reduce the demand for wild octopus in the oceans.

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In 2023, Spain plans to open the world's first octopus farm, which will be able to produce 3,000 tons of octopus meat per year. According to the publication mind. Spanish company Nueva Pescanova Group has already raised 50 octopuses on the farm and plans to increase production next year. "The company is investing more than € 50 million in the construction of a facility in the Canary Islands. And octopus meat is likely to be supplied to international markets to meet demand in Australia, China, Italy and other countries, "the statement said. However, not only have animal rights activists disagreed with keeping octopuses in captivity, but many marine scientists and researchers warn that this is unethical. On the other hand, the company claims that the opening of the farm will reduce the demand for wild octopus in the oceans. Read also: In the Nikolaev area the unique ...

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