John,

The increasing demand for octopus meat is promoting the cruel breeding of the species. Millions of these highly intelligent animals are crammed into tiny aquariums until they die miserably from stress or are killed by icy water.

But where there’s public pressure, there’s always hope: two US states have already banned octopus farming, and now California could follow.

The bill has just been introduced in the California State Assembly, so now is the time: as a global community, we can bring more attention to this important decision and trigger an international domino effect. Let’s act now:

California State Assembly: vote YES on the California Oppose Cruelty to Octopuses Act (OCTO).

Octopuses are solitary animals that need to move freely. Living in captivity in an extremely small space with millions of other animals is not species-appropriate and leads to a slow and agonising death.

Octopuses are highly intelligent animals that feel emotions, from pain and sadness to curiosity. Crammed together with others in a confined space, they eventually start to eat each other, sometimes even themselves. The amount of cruelty is outrageous, but unfortunately, it is a reality in octopus farms.

Our Ekō community tirelessly campaigns against the establishment of octopus farms. Over 500,000 members came together to oppose the construction of the world's first octopus megafarm off the coast of Gran Canaria. Today, we have the chance to come one step closer to a US-wide ban. Will you join us?

California State Assembly: vote YES on the California Oppose Cruelty to Octopuses Act (OCTO).