Million Dollar Babies: The Big Business Behind Eel Trafficking

Across rivers, national borders and black markets, this documentary delves into the billion-dollar world of glass eel smuggling. With exclusive access to key players and rare footage, the film reveals how the global appetite for eels is fuelling an ecological catastrophe.

Country:

DE, GB

Genre:

Documentary

Released:

2026-03-24

Languages:

English, German

Companies:

ZDF/ArteBBC World Service