Something is Happening in the Atlantic: Octopuses Flee Galicia and Provoke Ecological Crisis
The massive migration of the common octopus to the north Atlantic has drastically altered the fishing landscape of Galicia, while the UK coast is experiencing an unprecedented situation due to the overabundance of cephalopods, as reported by the BBC. This redistribution of the species is not only having economic consequences, but also poses serious ecological challenges.
The figures are eloquent: in 2024, Galician octopus catches fell by 26% compared to the previous year. If the analysis is extended to the last decade, the decline reaches 39%...
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