This Maine fishery makes the eel trade more sustainable

Climate & Capital Media Team Fisheries & Aquaculture

This Maine fishery makes the eel trade more sustainable
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While the global love affair with unagi has caused consumption to surge, meeting the insatiable demand has caused the global supply to plunge. Overfishing now means there is a flourishing illegal trade where eels that once sold for pennies can fetch as much as $70,000 a pound.

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