Baby elvers rocket back up in value in Maine

ASSOCIATED PRESS • April 21, 2021

Tiny baby eels are worth big bucks again in Maine. The state is home to the only significant fishery for the baby eels, which are called elvers, and it’s taking place right now. Prices tanked last year due to disruption to the worldwide economy caused by the onset of the coronavirus pandemic. This year, the fishery is experiencing a return to normalcy. The tiny, wriggling fish are worth $1,632 per pound to fishermen, the Maine Department of Marine Resources reported on April 18.