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Do Lobsters Feel Pain? Banning Lobster Boiling


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Is boiling lobsters alive cruel? With the UK now planning to ban live boiling of lobsters, crabs, and shrimp by 2030 due to sentience and pain evidence, this timely video dives into the science, laws, and what it means for Canada's massive lobster industry.From PEI family traditions to the world's largest lobster producer (multi-billion dollar economy in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and PEI), we explore: -Do lobsters really feel pain? Latest reviews on crustacean sentience and complex responses to injury.-Humane alternatives: Electrical stunning, knife methods, and why some operations are adapting.-Why lobsters get singled out: Visibility in restaurants vs. "out of sight" slaughter for other animals.-Canadian context: Hard-working fishermen, dangerous boats, cultural history from "poor man's food" to luxury.I share my East Coast roots, family lobster stories, and why we can care about animal welfare AND protect livelihoods. Ethical questions are valid - let's discuss without demonizing anyone.What do you think - ban live boiling in Canada too? Drop your thoughts below! Like, comment, subscribe for more Canadian stories, fishing insights, and real talks on food & ethics.For more, please visit www.CanadaOffScript.com#lobster #BoilingLobstersAlive #LobsterPain #HumaneCooking #CanadaLobster #PEILobster #AnimalWelfare #UKLobsterBan #Seafood #CanadianFishing #RandallArsenault #CanadianPodcast #CanadaOffScript #Canada

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Canada Off ScriptBy Randall Arsenault - Canada Off Script