European eels to feel the pinch at Xmas

Archived Articles | 18 Dec 2008 | EWR OnlineEWR

Stockholm – The European eel, categorized as “critically endangered” by the IUCN and red-listed in WWF’s fish guide, is set for a rough Christmas if Baltic ferry line menus are an accurate guide.

Several major Baltic ferry operators, including Silja Line/Tallink, Viking Line and Eckerö Linjen (which all happen to come from Finland) still serve eel to their guests as part of their Christmas buffet.

Read the whole story while bemoaning the possible final departure of a traditional Baltic Christmas specialty, the beloved angerjas …

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