There are about 800 species of eels that belong to eight suborders, 19 families and 111 genera. Eels are characterized by their elongated, wormlike bodies. Unlike most fish, eels do not have pelvic ...

European eels make an incredibly grueling, mysterious migration to spawn in the Sargasso Sea. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

The discovery in a polluted, touristy river is a shining example of wildlife’s resilience—but also raises concerns about their survival. The Dotonbori River runs through Osaka’s tourism center. Lined ...

The eel, hugely popular across Japan, is also endangered and will be discussed at a key global forum that regulates trade of threatened wildlife.

Figure 1. (Top) Imports of live eel fry into East Asia from the other regions based on East Asian Customs data, 2004-2022. (Bottom) Imports of live eel fry into East Asia from the Americas based on ...

The illegal trafficking of critically endangered European glass eels continues to thrive, generating up to 3 billion euros ($3.5 billion) in peak years, with more than 1 million live eels seized in ...