# Ep 96. Octopus Bloom, Crab Crisis & Fuel-Saving Innovation

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Podcast: [Seafood Matters Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast-5570218)
Published: 2026-03-17T20:00:06+00:00
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Duration seconds: 2724

## Resource

Newlyn skipper David Steven shares the devastating impact of the octopus bloom on crab fishing — and how new propeller coating technology is cutting costs and improving performance. Seafood Matters Podcast is available on all podcast networks and on YouTube . Alternatively, you can also listen on the dedicated website www.seafoodmatterspodcast.com . Contact Jim Cowie: Email: jim@seafoodmatterspodcast.com Socials: @seafoodmatterspodcast Website: seafoodmatterspodcast.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/seafood-matters-podcast--6102841/support .

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