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African glass eels are being smuggled for Unagi, a delicacy, threatening biodiversity and local livelihoods. (Gordon O’ Brien)
AFRICAN RIVER ECOSYSTEMS

From African rivers to Asian plates: The global eel crisis

African glass eels are being smuggled for Unagi, a delicacy, threatening biodiversity and local livelihoods

  • Sheree Bega
8 min read