The project focuses on improving the European eel population. The aim is to further develop an existing partnership to advocate more effectively for a coordinated approach to eel recovery and management measures in the Baltic Sea region.
The European eel population has declined dramatically since the 1970s, and despite recovery measures agreed by the EU almost 15 years ago, it shows no sign of recovery according to the latest scientific advice. In less than 50 years, it has gone from one of our largest, most widespread fishery resources to a critically endangered species.
The project will focus on progress and improvement of current management, while also building a strong platform for cooperation and strengthening of stakeholder interactions in the region.
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