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IUCN SSC Anguillid Eel Specialist Group
Overview and description
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The Anguillid Eel Specialist Group’s (AESG) aim is to coordinate effective conservation and management activities for the benefit of eel species, as well as act as advocates and increase awareness of ...
We aim to increase the understanding of anguillids, in order that conservation actions, policy interventions and use are guided. There are lessons to be learnt from interventions relating to the better-studied species that can be applied when working directly with policymakers.
Increase our understanding of anguillids
We need a better understanding of all anguillid species, particularly tropical ones, to ensure conservation actions, policy interventions, and the use of these animals are guided by current science.
AESG on the IUCN Red List
To inform conservation efforts, AESG assesses species for the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Annual Report
Learn about AESG work and results in 2021.
At a glance
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IUCN SSC Anguillid Eel Specialist Group
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