The Japanese eel: from culinary staple to endangered species | South China Morning Post

Eels have been a staple of Japanese cuisine for thousands of years. But habitat loss, overfishing and pollution have reduced their numbers and sent prices soaring. Efforts to artificially replenish eel stocks have been hampered by high costs and their complex life cycles. Growing conservation efforts have also given…

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