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The prehistoric species fighting for survival in Lough Neagh

The prehistoric species fighting for survival in Lough Neagh
BBC Science Monday 27 July 2026, 23:01 UTC 1 min read
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Restrictions have been placed on fishing the critically-endangered European eel in Lough Neagh to try to restore the species

Restrictions have been placed on fishing the critically-endangered European eel in Lough Neagh to try to restore the species
Lough Neagh Restrictions (LOCATION) European (ORG) Lough Neagh (PERSON)
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