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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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  2. Now, all they have to do, is figure out... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Now, the Japanese need to figure out how to research Whales without killing them.... Their operations in Antarctica are killing them off, and in protected waters yet.

  3. tasty! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    I bet it tastes better and is better for you than Japanese dolphin/porpoise meat.
    I saw The Cove and can't believe it.

  4. Co3@k by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    RAM) for 4bout 20