Jonathan Morris BBC News, South West Getty Images Octopus vulgaris is possibly drawn to the area by rising sea temperatures Fishers are observing a notable rise in octopus sightings along England’s south-west coast. Some say an “invasion” of octopus and a local bylaw are “decimating” the Devon shellfish industry. We asked experts what is happening...
Janine Jansen BBC News, South West BBC Barry Young hold up a caught octopus at Brixham Fish Market Some fishermen in south-west England say an “invasion” of octopus and a local bylaw are “decimating” the Devon shellfish industry. The octopus, usually found in the Mediterranean, are being found in lobster and crab pots off the...