US EditionEel populations are falling, and new protections were defeated. Japan and the US opposed them
Nearly 75% of CITES members voted against adding all eel species to protected trade lists, citing concerns over economic impact and existing management sufficiency.
- On Thursday at talks in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, CITES delegates voted down a proposal to add new protections for eels, with 100 opposed, 35 in favour and eight abstaining.
- With eel populations plunging worldwide, the European Union and Panama proposed to list all 17 anguilla eel species on CITES Appendix II, but the proposal was rejected.
- Because elvers can't be bred in captivity, much trade relies on wild-caught baby eels, and Maine's elvers fetched more than $1,200 per pound in 2024 in the heavily regulated Maine elver fishery.
- As a result of the vote, exporters avoid Appendix II export permits and scientific assessments, while Japan's government and the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission opposed the listing, citing sufficient national management.
- Despite the rejection, proponents plan further data-gathering measures as votes are finalized from December 4th, with a CITES plenary session expected on Dec. 5; Oliver Tallowin said trade's impact remains uncertain.
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Eel populations are falling, and new protections were defeated. Japan and the US opposed them
By PATRICK WHITTLE, Associated Press 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 since the time of the dinosaurs, and some species are more poorly understood than those ancient animals. Related Articles Trump EPA moves to abandon rule that sets tough standards for deadly soot p…
Eel populations are falling, and new protections were defeated. Japan and the US opposed them
By PATRICK WHITTLE, Associated Press 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 since the time of the dinosaurs, and some species are more poorly understood than those ancient animals. Related Articles Trump EPA moves to abandon rule that sets tough standards for deadly soot p…
Eel populations are falling, and new protections were defeated. Japan and the US opposed them
By PATRICK WHITTLE, Associated Press 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 since the time of the dinosaurs, and some species are more poorly understood than those ancient animals. Related Articles A South Coast forest habitat is now protected in perpetuity …
Eel populations are falling, and new protections were defeated. Japan and the US opposed them
By PATRICK WHITTLE, Associated Press 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 since the time of the dinosaurs, and some species are more poorly understood than those ancient animals. Yet they’re also valuable seafood fish that are declining all over the world, leading to a new push for re…
Eel populations are falling, and new protections were defeated. Japan and the US opposed them
By PATRICK WHITTLE, Associated Press 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 since the time of the dinosaurs, and some species are more poorly understood than those ancient animals. Related Articles Trump EPA moves to abandon rule that sets tough standards for deadly soot p…
Eel populations are falling, and new protections were defeated. Japan and the US opposed them
By PATRICK WHITTLE, Associated Press 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 since the time of the dinosaurs, and some species are more poorly understood than those ancient animals. Related Articles Trump EPA moves to abandon rule that sets tough standards for deadly soot p…
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