Bridgeport Telegram in Bridgeport, Connecticut

Octopus Seen As Alternative To Meat Diet

HONOLULU AP. Amid soaring meat prices housewives seek cheaper protein such as cheese fish and even horse meat. Marine biologist William F Van Heukelem argues octopus is small shy tasty and widely eaten in Asia and the Mediterranean and could become a commercial staple with public acceptance and breeding advances at UH Coconut Island research facility. He notes octopus converts food to weight efficiently reaches market weight in under seven months and may provide a profitable local option though appearance and myths hinder adoption.