October 2016 PMID 27713924

David Righton, Håkan Westerberg, Eric Feunteun, Finn Økland, Patrick Gargan, Elsa Amilhat, Julian Metcalfe, Javier Lobon-Cervia, Niklas Sjöberg, Janek Simon, Anthony Acou, Marisa Vedor, Alan Walker, Thomas Trancart, Uwe Brämick

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Mentions

48
Peak: 7 in Dec 2024
across 5 sources since Oct 2021

Extended reach

1,258,079
potential audience

Total likes

32,384

Video views

1,179,563

Mentions per month

Oct 2021 – Apr 2025

Where it's discussed

  • X / Twitter21 posts
  • News15 articles
  • Facebook5 posts
  • Blogs4 articles
  • YouTube3 videos

AI synopsis

What people are saying

Discussions highlight the significance of the migration research, with comments like RTs praising the study’s contribution to eel conservation, and mentions of efforts to protect a critically endangered species. The language and tone emphasize excitement and urgency, illustrating both support and curiosity about the implications of these findings for future management and conservation strategies.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions express support or positive recognition of the new research on eel migration and conservation efforts.

InterestHigh interest

The topic captures strong interest, especially with references to new findings and the significance of understanding eel migration patterns.

EngagementModerate engagement

Many users are engaging actively by sharing info, collaborating on videos, and commenting on conservation strategies.

ImpactModerate impact

The research is seen as potentially influential for conservation practices and awareness, but full impact remains to be seen.

Abstract in brief

  • The European eel's migration to the Sargasso Sea is one of the largest animal migrations, though its timing and path are still unclear.
  • Recent research shows that most eels start migrating between August and December, with electronic tagging revealing detailed migration routes over 5,000 km.
  • Findings suggest that spawning peaks in December and February, challenging previous beliefs about eels spawning in spring, and indicating a mixed migratory strategy among individuals that could affect future eel management practices.

Top posts

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Miguel Clavero
@Chikichanka · X

Colaboré en este vídeo sobre la anguila y su conservación Gracias, @Mario_de_wonder, por introducir a la anguila por nuevos canales, por posicionarte tan claramente por su conservación y por usar mi foto de hace 20 años (me ahorro mucha degeneración) https://t.co/3bMM66QCmk

Dec 16, 2024 · 14 likes · 4 shares · 2,003 followers View post →
Cefas
@CefasGovUK · X

Exciting new research showing the epic migration journey of the little-known European eel. Building on previous #CefasScience, this new study will contribute to efforts to protect this critically endangered species…but there is still a lot to learn! https://t.co/uGH2pNLSrQ https://t.co/MIAJMqku6s

Oct 15, 2022 · 10 likes · 4 shares · 15,022 followers View post →
oldeuropeanculture
@serbiaireland · X

Adult European eels begin their spawning migration from European rivers and coasts during the autumn of each year, predominantly Oct-Dec https://t.co/Vx5TWsnNs3... So if you wanted to set up eel traps in your rivers, this was the time to do it... https://t.co/XvQHCFdKqf

Mar 5, 2022 · 7 likes · 2 shares · 41,460 followers View post →
@dupan_info
@dupan_info · X

"Schiphouwer zegt niet te zien dat de volwassen dieren naar zee zwemmen om zich voort te planten”. Da’s niet gek, geen mens heeft dat ooit gezien. Onderzoek toont dat overigens wel aan: https://t.co/y8iFRHqbpk https://t.co/saqRMlQW2q

Mar 21, 2022 · 2 likes · 1 share · 402 followers View post →
Dr Kerry S (She/Her)
@DrKerryS · X

RT @CefasGovUK: Exciting new research showing the epic migration journey of the little-known European eel. Building on previous #CefasScien…

Oct 15, 2022 · 4 shares · 5,659 followers View post →
geographile
@geographile · X

RT @serbiaireland: Adult European eels begin their spawning migration from European rivers and coasts during the autumn of each year, predo…

Mar 5, 2022 · 2 shares · 4,550 followers View post →

All mentions

Mica
@MicaZDiaz · X

Este Animal mueve tanto Dinero Negro como el Narcotráfico

Apr 24, 2025 · 2 followers View post →
DanielON
@DanielAguadulce · X

DABIZ DIVERXO la ha Cagado vendiendo cantidades ingentes de alevines de especies en peligro de extinción. #animales #biologia #ciencia https://t.co/VZMo1tNm79 vía @YouTube

Apr 16, 2025 · 293 followers View post →
ASTROCITO
@RickyAvendao3 · X

https://t.co/jYa111knRE

Apr 12, 2025 · 570 followers View post →
Rodrigo Salas Moggia
@SalasMoggia · X

Menudo desgraciao!!! https://t.co/uGLnSaA69D

Apr 10, 2025 View post →
GUSEL
@GUSEL_R · X

https://t.co/Bq4R84Z0jQ

Feb 7, 2025 · 136 followers View post →
Carlos Lasso
@classoalcala · X

RT @Chikichanka: Colaboré en este vídeo sobre la anguila y su conservación Gracias, @Mario_de_wonder, por introducir a la anguila por nuevo…

Dec 16, 2024 · 4 shares · 3,537 followers View post →
Mario de Wonder
@Mario_de_wonder · X

RT @Chikichanka: Colaboré en este vídeo sobre la anguila y su conservación Gracias, @Mario_de_wonder, por introducir a la anguila por nuevo…

Dec 16, 2024 · 4 shares · 1,036 followers View post →
Carlos Rodríguez
@CarlosR18339245 · X

RT @Chikichanka: Colaboré en este vídeo sobre la anguila y su conservación Gracias, @Mario_de_wonder, por introducir a la anguila por nuevo…

Dec 16, 2024 · 4 shares · 331 followers View post →
manuti
@manuti · X

RT @Chikichanka: Colaboré en este vídeo sobre la anguila y su conservación Gracias, @Mario_de_wonder, por introducir a la anguila por nuevo…

Dec 16, 2024 · 4 shares · 796 followers View post →
Miguel Clavero
@Chikichanka · X

Colaboré en este vídeo sobre la anguila y su conservación Gracias, @Mario_de_wonder, por introducir a la anguila por nuevos canales, por posicionarte tan claramente por su conservación y por usar mi foto de hace 20 años (me ahorro mucha degeneración) https://t.co/3bMM66QCmk

Dec 16, 2024 · 14 likes · 4 shares · 2,003 followers View post →
Ronny van Aerle
@aquagenomics · X

RT @CefasGovUK: Exciting new research showing the epic migration journey of the little-known European eel. Building on previous #CefasScien…

Oct 15, 2022 · 4 shares · 541 followers View post →
Dr Kerry S (She/Her)
@DrKerryS · X

RT @CefasGovUK: Exciting new research showing the epic migration journey of the little-known European eel. Building on previous #CefasScien…

Oct 15, 2022 · 4 shares · 5,659 followers View post →
ZooLibrariAnn
@ZooLibrariANN · X

RT @CefasGovUK: Exciting new research showing the epic migration journey of the little-known European eel. Building on previous #CefasScien…

Oct 15, 2022 · 4 shares · 517 followers View post →
Cefas
@CefasGovUK · X

Exciting new research showing the epic migration journey of the little-known European eel. Building on previous #CefasScience, this new study will contribute to efforts to protect this critically endangered species…but there is still a lot to learn! https://t.co/uGH2pNLSrQ https://t.co/MIAJMqku6s

Oct 15, 2022 · 10 likes · 4 shares · 15,022 followers View post →
Jac Tijsen
@TijsenJac · X

RT @dupan_info: "Schiphouwer zegt niet te zien dat de volwassen dieren naar zee zwemmen om zich voort te planten”. Da’s niet gek, geen mens…

Mar 21, 2022 · 1 share · 84 followers View post →
Le pêcheur pro
@lepecheurpro · X

Les dernières observations sur les migrations de reproduction des anguilles européennes https://t.co/zZfXybQx8j https://t.co/9tw6CqYaU3

Mar 21, 2022 · 135 followers View post →
@dupan_info
@dupan_info · X

"Schiphouwer zegt niet te zien dat de volwassen dieren naar zee zwemmen om zich voort te planten”. Da’s niet gek, geen mens heeft dat ooit gezien. Onderzoek toont dat overigens wel aan: https://t.co/y8iFRHqbpk https://t.co/saqRMlQW2q

Mar 21, 2022 · 2 likes · 1 share · 402 followers View post →
Alice
@RedVelvet_Kitty · X

RT @serbiaireland: Adult European eels begin their spawning migration from European rivers and coasts during the autumn of each year, predo…

Mar 6, 2022 · 2 shares · 801 followers View post →
geographile
@geographile · X

RT @serbiaireland: Adult European eels begin their spawning migration from European rivers and coasts during the autumn of each year, predo…

Mar 5, 2022 · 2 shares · 4,550 followers View post →
oldeuropeanculture
@serbiaireland · X

Adult European eels begin their spawning migration from European rivers and coasts during the autumn of each year, predominantly Oct-Dec https://t.co/Vx5TWsnNs3... So if you wanted to set up eel traps in your rivers, this was the time to do it... https://t.co/XvQHCFdKqf

Mar 5, 2022 · 7 likes · 2 shares · 41,460 followers View post →
William J. Cooke
@CookeWJ1 · X

@dirtsquirrel2 https://t.co/1utM0Ez8WS

Oct 4, 2021 · 555 followers View post →