AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoWildlife Crime: A new report spotlights eel smuggling as a major organized crime business, moving huge numbers of European eels from rivers across Europe to Asian markets where demand and prices rival illicit drugs; with populations down about 95% since the 1980s and the species now critically endangered, the trade is draining rivers of a once-common fish. Marine Research & Biodiversity: The UK’s Blue Belt Programme is funding a £180,000 open-procurement contract for CEFAS to process samples from the “Beyond the Reef” survey around Anguilla and other Caribbean UK Overseas Territories, using DNA metabarcoding to map teleost and elasmobranch life. Waste & Upcycling: Solar Sands and BermudAir are partnering to create 500 custom recycled-glass pieces for onboard use, with the company’s stated goal of upcycling coastal community waste glass so it doesn’t end up as ocean pollution. Tourism Pressure (Environment Angle): A travel piece urges visitors to avoid peak crowds by exploring lesser-known Caribbean spots and supporting small local businesses—an approach that can help reduce strain on the most overvisited ecosystems.
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