Protection for Endangered Eels Proves a Slippery Topic at Talks
Misunderstood and overlooked, eels are an important species both commercially and environmentally, writes Patrick Whittle
Eels are the stuff of nightmares - slimy, snakelike creatures that lay millions of eggs before dying so their offspring can return home to rivers and streams. They've existed since the time of the dinosaurs, and some species are more poorly understood than those ancient animals.
However, they're also valuable seafood fish that are declining all over the world, leading to a new push for restrictions on trade to help stave...
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