Eels have been making news all over the world recently for several different reasons, including Governments in North and Central America introducing new fishing controls.

Here’s a round up of some of the latest global eel stories:

Ecuador:Ecuador formalises and regulates eel fishing industry

Peru: Quota of 5,000 tonnes set for eel

USA: Maine to hold final hearing on elver catch cuts

Philippines: Rice eel turned from pest to profit

New Zealand: Hooking into Carmichael eels