U.S. regulators have made the decision to continue allowing American fishermen to harvest thousands of pounds of valuable baby eels, also known as elvers, from rivers and streams in the coming years. This decision comes at a time when Canada has shut down its elver fishing industry due to rampant poaching activities. While Canadian authorities are grappling with the challenge of poaching, U.S. regulators have opted to maintain the harvest quota, even though the situation raises concerns about the impact on eel populations. The contrast in approaches between the U.S. and Canada underscores the differing strategies in managing the valuable baby eel fisheries and addressing the threats posed by poaching.