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European eel (Anguilla anguilla) throughout its natural range

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posted on 2013-11-20, 00:00 authored by ICESICES

The status of eel remains critical and urgent action is needed. ICES advises that all anthropogenic mortality (e.g. recreational and commercial fishing, hydropower, pollution) affecting production and escapement of silver eels should be reduced to as close to zero as possible, until there is clear evidence of sustained increase in both recruitment and the adult stock.

Restocking under the eel management plans is not expected to have contributed to increased silver eel escapement yet because of the generational lag time. The efficacy of restocking for recovering the stock remains uncertain while evidence of net benefit is lacking.

History

Published under the auspices of the following ICES Steering Group or Committee

  • ACOM

Period covered by advice

2014

Series

ICES Advice: Recurrent advice