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Prices of the beloved Japanese delicacy have surged due to overfishing, pollution and changes to ocean currents

Video. Why are eels so expensive and what is the future of the Japanese dish?

Updated: 21/12/2021 - 11:50 GMT+1

Eels are a much-loved delicacy in Japan - but the animals are now so endangered that they command eyewatering prices.

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