Fisheries
Future of European eel fisheries may hinge on a coordinated management regime
The future of European eel fisheries may depend on a coordinated plan to conserve the species, including seasonal closures and a ban on recreational fishing.
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.
Intelligence
American Unagi opens the United States’ largest permanent land-based eel farm
With construction completed in January, the company expects to expand its production of American eels (Anguilla rostrata) to a half-million pounds.
Responsibility
DNA testing finds endangered European eels for sale around the world
A new study using DNA testing has confirmed widespread – and probably illegal – international trading of critically endangered European eels.
Intelligence
American Unagi breaks ground on land-based eel farm in Maine
Eel producer American Unagi has broken ground on a 27,000-square-foot recirculating aquaculture system near the coast of Maine.
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
American Unagi brings eel farming back ‘home’
Sara Rademaker launched American Unagi to shift eel farming to American soil, where the eels are from. Why? Because of the novelty, and because she saw an opportunity to do things better.
Innovation & Investment
Aquaculture innovators come out of their shells at Fish 2.0
Biannual conference/competition showcased 40 new seafood businesses, or related services, from around the world. Winners were chosen on the strength of the opportunity, meaningful impact and compelling leadership and presentation.
Innovation & Investment
Super intensive recirculating eel culture systems in Taiwan
Continuous innovation of production systems can make eel culture sustainable, environmentally friendly and economically viable.