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Lawmakers, advocates urge ban on commercial octopus farming in Oregon
Summary
Supporters including two state representatives, conservation and animal‑welfare groups urged the committee to prohibit commercial octopus aquaculture, citing welfare, environmental and fisheries concerns; several public speakers recounted international examples and called for preemptive action.
Representatives and witnesses urged the House Committee on Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources and Water on Feb. 3 to pass House Bill 2,557, which would prohibit the farming of octopus for food and the sale of farmed octopus in Oregon.
"This bill would only prevent the farming of octopus for food in Oregon or the importing of farmed octopus," Representative…
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