Feasibility of a Potential Emergent Octopus fishery {MMO1440}
This project seeks to investigate the potential viability of a targeted octopus fishery in southwest England and explore potential management measures associated with any such fishery.
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This project examined the potential feasibility of a targeted octopus fishery in southwest England based on stakeholder observations of generally increasing abundance of octopus and subsequent increase in bycatches. 皇冠体育app project investigated trends in octopus abundance spatially and temporally, as well as exploring opportunities and threats emerging from the increased octopus numbers, ethical concerns around a fishery and supply chain feasibility and potential for growth.聽Two case studies were also reviewed to inform potential monitoring and management needs.
This project was completed prior to recognising an octopus bloom in the southwest in March 2025.