Abstract Temperate eels Anguilla anguilla (European eel), A. rostrata (American eel) and A.
japonica (Japanese eel) are three catadromous species which have been declining since …

The spawning migration of the European eel (Anguilla anguilla L.) to the Sargasso Sea is
one of the greatest animal migrations. However, the duration and route of the migration …

Catadromous fish species can be defined important organisms for their ecological,
economical, and cultural value. Because of a complex life cycle, catadromous fish species …

Simple Summary Endocrine regulation has been thought to play a major role in the onset of
migration. Anguillid eels provide a good model for studying the onset mechanisms of …

According to both European and German legislation, the protection of fish populations
against the effects of hydraulic engineering structures, such as hydropower stations and …

After their first transatlantic migration, larvae metamorphose into 'glass eels' and swim into
estuarine areas of river deltas. The glass eels develop into the so-called elvers (∼ 65 mm) …

European eel migrate from freshwater or coastal habitats throughout Europe to their
spawning grounds in the Sargasso Sea. However, their route (∼ 6000 km) and orientation …

Long‐distance migration of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) is known to result in high levels of
mortality. For a species experiencing global population decline, it is thus vital to better …

Silvering is a requirement for downstream migration and reproduction. It marks the end of
the growth phase and the onset of sexual maturation. This true metamorphosis involves a …

The global population of European eel (Anguilla anguilla) is rapidly declining, and migration
barriers in rivers are believed to be one of several key causes. While progress has been …