eelinfot
Eelinfot is a freely accessible online knowledge base dedicated to eels and their ecosystems. Launched in 2010 by a consortium of marine biologists and information scientists, it aggregates scientific literature, species profiles, ecological data, and geographic distribution.
Scope and content: It covers freshwater and marine eel groups, including the family Anguillidae and other commercially
Data sources and quality: The platform integrates peer-reviewed articles, museum records, and validated field observations. Content
History and development: Originated from collaboration between universities and aquariology groups. It evolved from a prototype
Usage and impact: Used by researchers, educators, fisheries managers, and conservationists to track species status, study
Access and governance: Eelinfot is open access with CC BY licensing for content contributions; users can contribute