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

After years of field testing, the Great Lakes Fishery Commission says traps, barriers and sterile-male releases are ready for broader deployment.

OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 2, 2025 /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 ...

SCARBOROUGH, Maine(AP) — Eels are the stuff of nightmares — slimy, snakelike creatures that lay millions of eggs before dying so their offspring can return home to rivers and streams. They've existed ...

Valuable eels are in decline all over the world, leading to a new push for restrictions on trade to try to help stave off extinction SCARBOROUGH, Maine -- Eels are the stuff of nightmares — slimy, ...