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EU-project EELREP
(Q5RS-2001-01836) |
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In short, the EELREP project generated the following results:
| 1. | Information on silvering, swimming capacity, high pressure performance and maturation of European eels. | |
| 2. | An estimation of the reproductive capacity of silver eels from different locations. | |
| 3. | Scientific knowledge on the biology of eel reproduction. | |
| 4. | Based on the obtained information, recommendations are made on the protection of the European eel. | |
| 5. | Most scientific results are in the process of dissemination in scientific and professional journals. Published papers are available as pdf-files. (click this link) |
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Schematic overview of the results: negative
environmental factors interfere neither with silvering nor with seawater/pressure
tolerance. These factors, however, particularly affect the swim endurance
and the maturation index. Infections with EVEX/parasites are devastating for
swimming eels, while PCBs impair fertility.