The billion-euro trade driving Europe's eels to extinction

Traffickers are smuggling millions of critically endangered eels across continents, making big bucks in the process. This illicit trade is driving Europe's eel population to the brink of extinction, with the species listed as critically endangered. The billion-euro trade has significant implications for the environment and the economy, as it undermines conservation efforts and exploits legal loopholes to supply the demand for eel on dinner plates. The consequences of this trade could have far-reaching effects on the ecosystem and the industries that rely on sustainable seafood.

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The smuggling of critically endangered eels is driving Europe's eel population to extinction. This could lead to stricter regulations and potential economic losses for the industry.

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