Spatial trends of organochlorinated pesticides, polychlorinated biphenyls, and polybrominated diphenyl ethers in Atlantic Anguillid eels

► Concentrations of POPs in eels were dependent on local environment. ► PCA differentiated eels based on their chemical contaminant profile. ► No eels captured in Canada exceeded the Canadian guidelines for OCPs and PCBs. ► Over half exceeded the penta-BDE homolog group environmental quality guideline.