I find this article jarring. FTA - "it's important to be cautious even if there's not complete certainty these animals are sentient." Uh what? I am no zoologist or marine biologist (or whatever 'ologist) but this is ridiculous. Octopii are known to be very intelligent. Lobsters may not be as intelligent as octopii but they are big and complex creatures. To assume that they are not sentient and will not feel pain if you throw them alive in boiling water is arrogant and pretentious. If you don't know for sure, the assumption should be the opposite unless proven otherwise.