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Uploaded by on Apr 15, 2010

Each spring, researchers with the Virginia Institute of Marine Science count the young eels that migrate into Virginia's estuaries and freshwater tributaries. Members of the team have been monitoring the spring migration of juvenile eels since 2000, partnering with fisheries teams in other East Coast states to provide the first comprehensive picture of the eels coast-wide population. Understanding the size and dynamics of the species population is key to its effective management and protection.

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  • Great video! I am from Ontario, and the MNR (ministry of natural resources) is conducting similar programs. As your video pointed out, the eels travel up the St.Lawrence river which has hundreds of tributaries, let alone the great lakes. We are also experiencing a decline in eel populations, and the MNR has banned all harvesting of American Eels. Anyone who catches one, is urged to contact the MNR to give them information about the eel.

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