Barnegat Bay Partnership’s Senior Scientist James Vasslides will tell the fascinating story of the American eel (Anguilla rostrata) in North America during the next “Ask a Barnegat Bay Scientist” webinar, from 7 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 24. “The American Eel: Underappreciated Hero of Aquatic Ecosystems” is free to attend, but registration is required.

“Learn about the unusual and mysterious life history of American eels, why they are worth 10 times more than silver and how the partnership has been monitoring them” for the last decade, said BBP…