EU Proposes Listing Eels as Endangered Species, Japan Plans Joint Opposition with East Asian Countries
The European Union recently proposed to list eels as an “endangered species,” provoking strong opposition from Japan. The Japanese government stated that it will coordinate with East Asian nations to express differing opinions on this decision. The fisheries sector in Japan is concerned that this measure will severely impact its eel industry, prompting plans to reach out to neighboring countries for a united stance against the proposal.
Officials from Japan pointed out that, in addition to economic impacts, there are doubts regarding the scientific basis of this proposal, and they hope to reexamine the decision through international cooperation.
