The Eel Suitcase’s World Eel Day Pop-up Shop!

Celebrating World Eel Day on Friday 17 May
World Eel Day – image credit @foxsnails
World Eel Day – image credit @foxsnails

  • Crosspoint, Roland Levinsky Building, University of Plymouth

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Did you know that the European Eel (Anguilla anguilla) is a critically endangered species? 
After a successful first ever World Eel Day 2023, with live events in four countries, two continents and messages of support reaching thousands of people from all corners of the globe, we are preparing for World Eel Day 2024. 
The day aims to raise awareness of the eel as a species, from the European Eel, to eels all over the world. Find out why eels are important, why they are endangered and how we can protect them.
We are supporting World Eel Day by hosting a pop-up shop on the ground floor of the Roland Levinsky Building where you will be able to buy all sorts of eel inspired art. 
Contact john.kilburn@plymouth.ac.uk for further information.

Find out more about World Eel Day 2024 and get involved at https://worldeelday.cargo.site

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The Eel Suitcase

The Eel Suitcase started as a creative project bringing together two academics and artists from different disciplines to use their love of narrative and absurdity to make artworks that draw on the historical importance and cultural relevance of the critically endangered European Eel. The project is supported by the University of Plymouth's Sustainable Earth Institute's Creative Associate Awards.
The project always welcomes submissions of eel art, poetry and stories. 
If you have something to share, please email john.kilburn@plymouth.ac.uk and include your social media handle/website so you can be credited.
World Eel Day poster – image credit @foxsnails
Image credit @foxsnails

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