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  • The US Is a Dumping Ground for Illegal Seafood. Some Lawmakers Want to Clean Up the Market

    06/18/2022 2:17:09 PM PDT · by nickcarraway · 10 replies
    CIVIL EATS ^ | JUNE 13, 2022 | Lee Van Der
    A law currently in Congress could expand regulations to rein in illicit seafood imports, which account for an estimated 10 percent of all U.S. sales—and bring with them significant human rights, environmental, and health problems.In the end, the eels were worth an estimated $160 million. Over four years, they trickled through U.S. seaports in 138 shipping containers that eight people were later accused of importing illegally. In March, a grand jury indicted the CEO of American Eel Depot, a New Jersey company, along with three members of the staff and four business affiliates in association with the alleged crimes. U.S....