The swimming physiology of the European eel under regulable hyperbaric conditions (SPEER)

During its spawning migration, the European eel covers a distance of 5000-7000 km • Adequate fat reserves and low energy consumption during swimming are of fundamental importance for a successful participation in reproduction • In a swimming tunnel with respirometer function, the influence of different environmental conditions and physiological parameters on the energy consumption of eels was examined • The results should enable a better calculation of the required energy reserves