Intelligence
Reinventing the eel: Can the Anguilla loop be closed?
Japanese scientists have been trying to replicate spawning conditions for eels in captivity for decades. They’re getting closer, but major hurdles remain.
Innovation & Investment
Japan’s Kindai University attains full-cycle aquaculture of Japanese eels
Rearing Japanese eels at a reasonable cost has proved challenging over the years, but recent developments at Kindai University are raising hopes.
Health & Welfare
Trans-omics evaluation of cultured and wild female Japanese eels
Trans-omics analysis was used to evaluate the differences between cultured and wild female Japanese eels, and possible causes of the ovulation problems frequently seen in cultured females.
Health & Welfare
Japanese eels: Progress in breeding and nutrition
The Japanese eel (Anguilla japonica) is cultured in ponds in Japan, China, the Republic of Korea and other countries. Ongoing research is addressing knowledge gaps in the domestication, controlled breeding and nutritional requirements of the species.
Health & Welfare
Japanese eel aquaculture in Korea
After a decade of research, Korea has produced individual glass eels for Japanese eel aquaculture. Despite dependence upon the wild seed, Japanese eel aquaculture production has been growing significantly and comprises over 27 percent of Korea’s freshwater aquaculture.