Comparative study on the occurrence of eel larvae along the European continental slope

Key Points

• This research focuses on evaluating the occurrence of European eel larvae in specific marine areas.
• Conducted field assessments in the Bay of Biscay and around the Iberian Peninsula.
• Utilized historical catch data for comparison of eel larvae occurrence.
• Analyzed samples aboard the research vessel Meteor.
• Observed a sharp decline in the occurrence of eel larvae compared to historical data.
• Confirmed a significant decrease in population presence in the study area.