Mexico Introduces Bill To Ban Octopus Farming Due To High Mortality Rates And Cannibalism

Mexico Introduces Bill To Ban Octopus Farming Due To High Mortality Rates And Cannibalism

Mexico has introduced a bill to ban octopus farming nationwide. The new bill cites the extremely high mortality rates and cannibalism documented at the Sisal octopus farm over the last 12 years. If successful, the proposed legislation would prohibit the farming of any cephalopod species within Mexican territory. Read more: Frankenchickens: Major Fast-Food Brands Scrap Animal Welfare Pledge, Including Nando’s And KFC The bill was introduced by Fu…