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Eels Die in Pump Stations, Council Investigates | Auckland News
Nearly 200 shortfin tuna eels died in a shocking mass mortality event near Bay of Plenty’s Old Rangitāiki Canal and Tarawera River in March, caught in the deadly grip of communal pump stations during their critical downstream spawning migration. The regional council is now launching a major investigation to determine how these flood protection systems are impacting eel survival—and whether urgent infrastructure changes are needed. While the species isn’t endangered like its longfin cousin, the incident has sparked debate over sustainability, private ownership of pumps, and balancing human…
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