The number of eel fry has increased significantly in Lagan. In 2026, 287.5 kilograms were collected – the largest amount since the early 1960s. But the power plants are still a major obstacle to the eel's return to the sea.
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The number of eel fry has increased significantly in Lagan. In 2026, 287.5 kilograms were collected – the largest amount since the early 1960s. But the power plants are still a major obstacle to the eel's return to the sea.