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Is octopus experimentation ethical?

Some experts argue cephalopods deserve the same protections primates and other vertebrates. Regulations may follow

Salon · Oct 27, 2023

Octopuses tweak the RNA in their brains to adjust to warmer and cooler waters

The California two-spot octopus can edit the RNA in its brain to produce different proteins as ocean temperatures fluctuate, a new study finds.

WEKU · Jun 8, 2023

Watch an octopus waking up from what scientists think could have been a nightmare

The male octopus was repeatedly filmed violently jolting awake from sleep and engaging in unusual activities, but exactly what prompted this odd behavior is unclear.

LiveScience · May 22, 2023

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Farm-bred octopus: A benefit to the species or an act of cruelty?

KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii — Sandwiched here between the Pacific Ocean and Kona Airport — atop a dusty volcanic desert — dozens of 50-gallon water tanks gurgle and bubble away; each home to a solitary, wild-caught octopus and a couple of floating, plastic bath toys.

Los Angeles Times · Dec 29, 2022

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