Kagoshima Prefecture’s glass eel catch reached about 2,492 kg this season, the highest since FY1990 and over triple last year’s 767.7 kg. The fishing season ended in March, with officials citing favorable ocean currents as a possible reason for the surge. Despite the increase, long-term trends remain in decline, prompting continued conservation efforts. The current fry won’t impact prices this summer, as they won’t be market-ready in time. Source: NHK
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