Thirteen years after its own scientists recommended the American eel be protected, the federal government has decided not to ...

The federal government has decided against listing the American eel under the Species at Risk Act, a move that comes after ...

Eels. Just the name can bring shivers to some. Slippery, slimy and wiggly like snakes. All true, but some of us think they are amazing creatures. Yes, I confess to being enamored of these slippery ...

CNW/ - The Government of Canada is committed to protecting aquatic species while supporting the cultures, communities and industries that depend on them. Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) recognizes ...

The Canadian government said its Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) has recognized Anguilla rostrata as an important ...

The population of American eels has declined. They need protection, conservationists say, despite their resilience.

The American eel fishery has historically focused on mature eels (as shown here), which are exported around the world. But these days, there’s more money to be made from juveniles. Photo by Darren ...

High demand for eel combined with decline in stock have resulted in soaring prices for this food item, which in many cultures, is considered a delicacy. This has fuelled a concern globally as the ...

After Canada announced Tuesday it wouldn’t list the American eel under the Species at Risk Act, some First Nations people ...

To investigate the prevalence and consumption of endangered eels, a research team examined 327 individual eel products purchased across 86 retailers throughout Singapore. The team discovered ...

American eel (Anguilla rostrata) complete their life cycle by migrating from the east coast of North America to Sargasso Sea, where they spawn planktonic eggs and dye. Larvae that develop from eggs ...