Scientists estimate that there are nearly 9 million species currently living on Earth and far less than a third of them have been identified.<p><a href="https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/biodiversity/" rel="nofollow">https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/biodiversi...</a>
Nueva Pescanova is already sizing up cages.<p><a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-59667645" rel="nofollow">https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-59667645</a>
The discovery of these new octopus species contributes to our understanding of the diversity and evolution of cephalopods. It also highlights the importance of ongoing research and exploration to uncover the hidden wonders of the marine environment.
> News that the world's first commercial octopus farm is closer to becoming reality has been met with dismay by scientists and conservationists. They argue such intelligent "sentient" creatures - considered able to feel pain and emotions - should never be commercially reared for food.<p>I really don't get the dismay. Sheep, cows, fish even, feel pain and probably feel emotions. So why stop now? It's such an arbitrary line.