Aboard an eel boat on the Nalón River, where a fish more threatened than the lynx is caught
Fishermen in Spain are facing increased regulatory pressures to protect eels, despite the high market prices making their catch lucrative.
What is cecial fish and where is it eaten in Spain? From conger eel to bilbilitana to asturian curadillo
The article explores cecial fish, a traditional technique of fish preservation in Spain, where salting was once too costly.
Nolita, the bar that has been open for a month on Madrid's Ponzano street and already has a waiting list to try its eel salad and burger
Nolita is a newly opened bar in Madrid that has quickly gained popularity, featuring unique dishes like eel salad and burgers, drawing in customers despite being in an area facing culinary challenges.
HI: Still critically low sand eel
The Norwegian Institute of Marine Research advises against sand eel fishing starting in 2026 due to critically low populations.
When Science Loses to Politics
The opposition of several Spanish autonomous communities to classify the European eel as an endangered species highlights failures in biodiversity governance in Spain.
Ahy and Geiko San bet on dishes with eel and scallops in SP
Two new high-end Japanese restaurants have opened in São Paulo, offering unique culinary experiences.
The autonomous regions reject the Government's proposal to protect the eel despite being in critical danger
The autonomous regions in Spain have rejected a government proposal to protect the European eel, which remains critically endangered.
The Government and the communities clash over the ban on eel fishing
The Spanish government faces opposition from autonomous communities regarding a proposed ban on fishing the European eel and its juvenile, the eel.
The Pain of Losing Delicacies Will Be Felt For a Long Time
Mihkel Kunnus discusses the broader implications of the decline in the common eel population, highlighting humanity's ongoing disregard for natural limits.
Basque eel fishermen demand in court to fish like they do in Cantabria and Asturias
Basque eel fishermen are challenging the Basque Government's decision to suspend eel fishing, arguing for their rights to fish similarly to regions like Cantabria and Asturias.
The resounding report to protect the eel: 'There is a widespread consensus on its critical state'
A scientific committee warns about the critical status of the eel in Spain, highlighting overfishing, though regions like Galicia and Asturias oppose a ban on its capture.
The eel: controversy and threats
The ongoing debate over the consumption of the critically endangered European eel and its larvae, known as angulas, has revealed underlying issues in commercial practices and consumer attitudes.
The Eel Rebellion: The Government Joins Chefs to End Its Consumption in Spain
The Spanish government, along with Michelin-star chefs, is taking measures to ban the consumption of European eels due to their threatened status.
Man almost dies after eel ate through bowel wall in sex act gone wrong
A 31-year-old man required emergency surgery after a live eel he inserted into his body caused severe injuries to his bowel.
Operation to Save the Eel, While It Is Already Being Auctioned at 13,000 Euros per Kilo: Fishermen Idle in the Basque Country, Record Prices in Asturias, and Division in High Cuisine
The first batch of eels was auctioned at a record price of 13,000 euros per kilo in Asturias, while fishermen in the Basque Country face a suspension of the fishing campaign for 2025-2026, highlighting a stark contrast in the Cantabrian coast's fishing realities.