Eel populations are falling, and new protections were defeated. Japan and the US opposed them

Eels are the stuff of nightmares — slimy, snakelike creatures that lay millions of eggs before dying so their offspring can ...
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Researchers uncover disturbing truth behind popular delicacy: 'It hit me like a ton of bricks'

Experts are growing weary. Researchers uncover disturbing truth behind popular delicacy: 'It hit me like a ton of bricks' ...

Japan to vote against CITES trade restrictions for all eel species

Japan will oppose a proposal by the European Union and other countries to regulate trade in all eel species, including the ...

The struggle to regulate wildlife protection

The rejection of a proposal restring eel trade internationally highlights the difficulty in global wildlife protection ...
Nikkei Asia

International treaty panel rejects trade curbs on all eels

SAMARKAND, Uzbekistan (Kyodo) -- A panel of an international treaty regulating the trade of endangered species rejected a ...

Northern California tribes sign treaty to restore Eel River, fish populations, after dams removed

Two Northern California tribes have committed to restoring the Eel River and its fish populations after Pacific Gas & Electric removes two hydroelectric dams. Removal of the dams is expected to ...