"Both studying and protecting octopuses “on their own terms”" by Jennifer Jacquet, Janelle Kaz et al.

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Jacquet, Jennifer; Kaz, Janelle; Franks, Becca; and Webb, Christine (2025) Both studying and protecting octopuses “on their own terms”. Animal Sentience 37(7)

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http://jenniferjacquet.com

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Jennifer Mather, Consciousness of octopuses—on their own terms

Abstract

Cephalopods – indeed, all animals – “must be seen on their own terms,” with respect for their autonomy and their ecological imperatives. This will provide greater scientific insight along with a more ethical and accurate understanding of minds beyond our own.

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Author Biography

Jennifer Jacquet, Professor of Environmental Science and Policy at the Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science at the University of Mimi and affiliated faculty with the Abess Center for Ecosystem Science and Policy, works on animal and environmental policy. Website

Janelle Kaz, an Abess PhD student in the Department of Environmental Science and Policy at the Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science at the University of Miami, is studying cephalopods and the presence of octopuses in Florida using eDNA. Website

Becca Franks, Assistant Professor, Department of Environmental Studies, New York University, studies well-being and motivation, with a focus on aquatic animal welfare. Website

Christine Webb, Assistant Professor, Department of Environmental Studies, New York University, studies primate empathy and conflict resolution, human-animal relations, and animal ethics. Website