The hidden costs of octopus farming

As octopus farming gains traction in Europe, Compassion in World Farming has released a report revealing the environmental, welfare and food security risks posed by carnivorous aquaculture. The international animal welfare NGO’s study, “The Growing Threat of Carnivorous Aquaculture”, raises urgent questions about the sustainability of farming species that rely on wild-caught fish for feed.

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As octopus farming gains traction in Europe, Compassion in World Farming has released a report revealing the environmental, welfare and food security risks posed by carnivorous aquaculture. The international animal welfare NGO’s study, “The Growing Threat of Carnivorous Aquaculture”, raises urgent questions about the sustainability of farming species that rely on wild-caught fish for feed.