Intelligence

SeaShell Art
Size of the Art: 49smX35smX2.5sm
Size of the Art with Frame (Gift Box): 59smX45smX9.5sm

Fascinated by Paul the Octopus from Fifa world cup 2010 the artist got so fascinated with it that she could not get him out of her mind.

Learning about these wonderful creations of Nature having three hearts and arms that think on their own. Two-thirds of an octopus’ neurons reside in its arms, not its head. As a result, the arms can problem solve how to open a shellfish while their owners are busy doing something else, like checking out a cave for more edible goodies.

Octopus for clear ethical and environmental reasons, raising octopuses in captivity for food (octopus farming) must be avoided by all means. The environmental impacts of aquaculture are well documented around the planet. They include significant marine pollution (nitrogen and phosphorus released from feces and food decomposition), contamination (fertilizers, algaecides, herbicides, disinfectants, and antibiotics), and loss of natural habitat (e.g., mangroves and tidal zones) used for the farms. Octopus farming would increase pressure on wild aquatic animals and an increase in ecological impact must be avoided.