USA: California passes landmark bill to ban octopus farming and commercial sales

Published Sep 30, 2024

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California has passed a landmark bill, the California Oppose Cruelty to Octopuses (OCTO) Act, banning octopus farming and the sale of farmed octopus products, making it the second law of its kind globally. The bill, which addresses ethical and environmental concerns, received unanimous approval from the California Senate and was supported by various animal welfare and environmental organizations. The OCTO Act aims to protect octopuses from the potential negative impacts of farming, including pressure on wild fish populations, overuse of antibiotics, and suffering in captivity. The Aquatic Life Institute is leading a global campaign to ban octopus farming, with support from the RSPCA and Friend of the Sea.

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California passes landmark bill to ban octopus farming and commercial sales. Governer Gavin Newsom has signed the ground-breaking bill into law. California has made history by enacting a bill that bans octopus farming both on land and in water, and prohibits the sale of farmed octopus products within the state. This legislation, known as the California Oppose Cruelty to Octopuses (OCTO) Act and signed in on Sept. 27, is now the second law of its kind globally. The OCTO Act, co-authored by Assemblymembers Steve Bennett (D-38) and Laura Friedman (D-44), addresses critical ethical and environmental issues surrounding octopus farming. The bill, which received unanimous approval from the California Senate in August, represents a significant step forward in animal welfare and environmental protection. “The passing of the OCTO Act demonstrates California’s leadership in protecting wildlife. This is how law-making should be done: before investments of financial and human capital are made. ...

Source: Fish Focus