Scientists Discover Japanese Eels In Breeding Spot For First Time
By Matt J. Weiss, September 28, 2008 @ 02:00 AM (EST)
Japanese researches have captured Japanese eels in what is believed to be their prime breeding spot in distant waters. The researches say that four adult eels have been captured off the Mariana Islands in the Pacific Ocean, a discovery that could effect commercial cultivation of the eels.
Because of previous data of larvae locations, the scientists believe that the findings could provide valuable information on the long migration routes of the eels, and thus, also their spawning conditions.
This data can hopefully be used in the commercial cultivation of the eels which are popular food items. They are found in the fresh waters of Japan, China and South Korea.
Because of previous data of larvae locations, the scientists believe that the findings could provide valuable information on the long migration routes of the eels, and thus, also their spawning conditions.
This data can hopefully be used in the commercial cultivation of the eels which are popular food items. They are found in the fresh waters of Japan, China and South Korea.
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