Olivier Roellinger, a former Michelin-star chef, emphasizes the urgent need to protect the critically endangered European eel, which has seen a 90% population decline. He has launched the campaign 'Anguille, non merci' to raise awareness, supported by numerous chefs and organizations. Despite scientific recommendations for a fishing ban, eel fishing continues in the EU, with illegal trade exacerbating the issue. The EU is pushing for recovery plans, but challenges remain, including opposition to bans and the need for international cooperation to combat overfishing and illegal trade. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)