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flag UK fishermen struggle as octopus boom, linked to climate change, depletes shellfish stocks.

flag UK fishermen are facing a severe decline in shellfish catches due to a massive octopus bloom, linked to an 18-month marine heatwave caused by climate change. flag The octopus population explosion has devastated crab and lobster stocks, causing financial strain on fishermen and leading some to close their businesses. flag The Marine Management Organisation reports a significant increase in octopus catches this year, and officials are studying the long-term implications for shellfish stocks. flag Restaurants have started offering octopus as an alternative to shellfish.

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