Eel conservation

European eel conservation focuses on protecting a species facing decline due to habitat loss, pollution, overfishing, and barriers to migration like dams. Eels have a complex life cycle, migrating from freshwater to the Atlantic Ocean to spawn and then returning as young eels. Conservation efforts include safeguarding habitats, restoring migration routes, regulating fishing, and supporting research. These actions aim to ensure sustainable populations and the survival of this unique and ecologically important species, which play a vital role in aquatic ecosystems.