The Billion Euro Trade Driving Europe's Eels to Extinction The billion euro trade driving European eels to extinction has been hiding in plain sight, masquerading as a legitimate seafood business while leaving a trail of devastation in its wake.
This illicit industry has tapped into the vulnerabilities of conservation efforts and exploited the very mechanisms put in place to protect these critically endangered creatures.
A key factor contributing to this crisis is the complexity of international regulations and enforcement.