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Japanese Eel Added to International Endangered Species List

Source
The Wall Street Journal

Publication Date
2014-06-18

Rich with vitamins and minerals, eels are credited by many Japanese people for helping them stay in good health and maintain their skin complexion. But eel stocks have plummeted rapidly in recent years and the country is now facing losing the traditional delicacy, which is typically enjoyed in the hot and humid summer.

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http://blogs.wsj.com/japanrealtime/2014/06/12/japanese-eel-now-on-international-endangered-species-list/