Heads-up, seafood lovers! 🐙 UK's Cornish coast is buzzing with a giant octopus boom, and it’s flipping the fishing scene on its head. Boats landing in Devon and Cornwall (shoutout to Brixham!) are hauling in thousands of these eight-armed sea creatures every day.
What’s the scoop? 🤔
For almost a year, divers and fishermen have spotted what locals dub an invasion of octopus, far from their usual Mediterranean hangouts. Barry Young, MD of Brixham Trawler Agents, says some days see up to 36 tonnes landed—that’s like 72,000 TikTok clips worth of octopus magic! 📱
The money talk 💰
At around $10,000 per tonne on international markets, octopus is proving sweeter than crab or lobster. Crews hit by fewer shellfish catches are using this surprise bounty to balance the books—it’s a win-win, even if the octo-guests gatecrash the crab pots.
From docks to dishes 🍽️
Brixham’s restaurants and fishmongers are all in, from Cornish-style takoyaki (Japan’s octopus balls) to spicy pulpo curries inspired by South Asian flavors. Social feeds are exploding with #OctoRecipes and foodie challenges—ready to level up your kitchen game?
Whether you’re into sustainable seafood or just love a wild nature story, this octopus boom off the UK coast shows how our oceans can surprise us and reshape industries overnight. 🌊
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
