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The American eel is an iconic species native to North America, including the Bronx River in New York. Today it’s Endangered. Its numbers have plummeted to historic lows.

At CITES CoP20, we are urging the parties to support Proposal 35, which would list the eel on Appendix II and provide critical oversight to help prevent overexploitation and illegal trafficking.

“Scientific evidence clearly shows that the American eel meets the criteria for inclusion in CITES Appendix II,” said Dr. Susan Lieberman, vice president of international policy for WCS. “This measure is vital to strengthen trade monitoring, aid fisheries management, and ensure the species’ long-term survival.”

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