First mature European eels recorded in Cyprus rivers

Researchers have recorded mature European eels in Cyprus’ inland waters for the first time, marking what they describe as a significant moment for conservation efforts in the eastern Mediterranean.

The study, led by Bournemouth University in collaboration with the University of the Highlands and Islands, the Cyprus University of Technology (Tepak) and the Environment Agency, identified European eels (Anguilla anguilla) at the silvering stage of their life cycle in rivers on the island.