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Completely Farm-Bred Unagi, a World First

Posted by timothy on 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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  1. Re:Total awareness? by schon · · Score: 5, Funny

    We can pretty much get away with anything without losing geek cred.

    Jacob or Edward?

    And why?
     
    /me ducks

  2. Re:right by apoc.famine · · Score: 5, Funny

    I'm betting your right

    My right, damn straight MOTHERFUCKER. Don't you DARE FUCK WITH MY RIGHT!!!!!!


    Oh, you meant "you're right"...not possessive... Carry on....

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  3. The Japanese Ministry of Agriculture ... by DriedClexler · · Score: 5, Funny

    So is *this* finally an example of something the Japanese Ministry of Agriculture is in charge of? Because I know we ruled out their authority with respect to Gundum.

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