PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Fishermen who harvest one of the most valuable marine species in the U.S. hoped for permission to catch more baby eels next year, but…
Fishing regulators say no to catching more of this most valuable species The tiny baby eels, which are often worth more than $2,000 per pound, are also called elvers. They are a critically important link in the worldwide supply chain for Japanese food. They are harvested from rivers and streams in Maine, sold to aquaculture companies and raised to maturity, then resold as food. Fishing regulators say no to catching more of this most valuable species PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Fishermen who harvest one of the most valuable marine species in the U.S. hoped for permission to catch more baby eels next year, but regulators said Monday the tight restrictions that have been in place for several years are likely to stay the same. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading…