× Information on this section of ECOLEX comes from the InforMEA Portal which compiled information from MEA Secretariats with the support of the European Union. The accuracy of the information displayed is the responsibility of the originating data source. In case of discrepancy the information as displayed on the respective MEA website prevails. Eels (Anguilla spp.) Document type Decision Reference number 20.201 Date Dec 5, 2025 SourceUNEP, InforMEA Status Active Subject Wild species & ecosystems Treaty Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (Mar 3, 1973) Meeting Twentieth meeting of the Conference of the Parties Website cites.org Abstract Decision directed to Animals CommitteeThe Animals Committee shall: a) review the potential risks and benefits of reintroducing seized, live European eels to the wild; b) explore options to facilitate discerning between European eels raised in aquaculture and wild European eels in CITES trade data; c) consider any information brought to its attention by the Secretariat under Decisions 20.198 and 20.199; and d) make recommendations for consideration by the Standing Committee or the 21st meeting of the Conference of the Parties, as appropriate.