Eel conservation

Anguilla japonica

ZSL is at the forefront of eel conservation. We run citizen science eel surveys to engage people, run specialist groups and work on conservation in Europe and the Philippines.

Thames Eel (European Eel) in bucket

European eel conservation

Learn about conserving the Critically Endangered European eel

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Philippine fisherfolk

Freshwater eel conservation in...

ZSL’s eel project in the Philippines is all about tackling threats to...

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Anguilla japonica

IUCN Anguillid Eel Specialist...

The IUCN Anguilld Specialist Sub-Group brings together conservationists,...

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