Florian Stein
Researcher formerly with the German Angling Association who specialises in eel biology and trafficking, providing expert context on eel life cycles and illegal trade dynamics.
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Mar 24, 2026 • 52min
Billion dollar babies
Florian Stein, a researcher who studied eel biology and trafficking, explains why glass eels are crucial and impossible to breed in captivity. The conversation traces smuggling methods, shifting export routes after trade bans, and the boom in Caribbean elver fishing. Short, tense scenes reveal undercover probes, recovered data, and links between European suppliers and Asian markets.
