Completely Farm-Bred Unagi, a World First

Posted by timothy on Friday April 9, 2010 @11:33AM from the hey-hajime-at-mashiko! dept.

JoshuaInNippon writes "Japanese scientists at the National Research Institute of Aquaculture, Fisheries Research Agency have reported that they successfully completed an artificial cultivation cycle for unagi, or eel — a world first. Unagi is a traditional delicacy in Japan, and can commonly be found in baked form at sushi restaurants. The fish has long been caught either matured, or still young and then fattened on farms. Sadly, as a result, natural stocks of unagi have plummeted in recent years. However, the research news indicates a future method to completely farm breed the tasty creature in mass quantity. Good news for sushi lovers, Japanese businesses, and wild eel alike."

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Re:Total awareness? by Anonymous Coward · 2010-04-09 12:02 · Score: -1, Flamebait

Do animals feel pain?
Do fish feel pain?
Is it wrong to cause suffering to others?
Is it wrong to cause suffering to others who would never hurt you?
The sociopaths on Slashdot are sickening.
Isn't there one of you out there who can actually FEEL the suffering of others?
Yet you claim to be adults, and not six month old babies.
Human beings are not suppos