Plans for the world's first octopus farm have been abandoned. As the controversial project folds, several nations and US states are banning octopus farming before it even begins.
On one of Portugal's most well-trodden coastlines, communities are working to preserve marine life and ensure vital food sources – such as octopus – are available long into the future.
Octopuses are problem-solvers, mischief-makers and notorious escape artists. They also appear to have a rich inner life – so what is it like to be an octopus?
