Advocates oppose government funding for octopus aquaculture research
Wednesday 21 May 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated In this story University of Auckland
Animal rights groups are calling for an end to taxpayer funding for octopus farming research. Advocates argue that farming these solitary creatures would be cruel. In 2022, the University of Auckland received $1 million for a three-year project regarding octopus rearing and feeding.