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Category Archives: Octopuses

Horrific Footage Exposes Octopus Cruelty as NZ’s Secretive Research Continues

On World Octopus Day, undercover footage reveals that octopuses can suffer for up to 10 minutes when being slaughtered.

Posted byMarianne Macdonald, Executive DirectorOctober 8, 2025October 8, 2025Posted inBlog, Fishes, Octopuses, Sentience, SlaughterLeave a comment on Horrific Footage Exposes Octopus Cruelty as NZ’s Secretive Research Continues

Media Release: Roaring call for Government to halt funding of cruel octopus farming

As legislations that ban octopus farming and the sale of farmed octopus products proceed worldwide, New Zealand is urged to cease wasting funds to establish the practice.

Posted byJennifer DuttonMay 21, 2025June 19, 2025Posted inMedia, Blog, Environment, Law, Octopuses, Science, SentienceLeave a comment on Media Release: Roaring call for Government to halt funding of cruel octopus farming

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