Japan’s endangered freshwater eels were found in over 50 rivers in Hokkaido, far more than previously believed, a survey ...

Over 99% of freshwater eels consumed worldwide come from threatened species, according to new research combining DNA analysis with global trade data. According to researchers, the filings reveal how ...

An international research team has conducted a field survey on two species of eel native to Japan and other organisms that share the same habitat, revealing for the first time in the world that these ...

Israeli seafood startup Forsea Foods has unveiled a prototype of cell-cultivated freshwater eel -- a first of its kind -- with plans to introduce it commercially as early as next year. Forsea / ...

Many a social media user has been mindlessly scrolling through their feeds until a dark room full of freshwater eels suddenly grabs their attention. A friendly “Hi everybody!” greets viewers and and ...

SCARBOROUGH, Maine — Eels are the stuff of nightmares — slimy, snakelike creatures that lay millions of eggs before dying so their offspring can return home to rivers and streams. They've existed ...

Encounter an eel nowadays, and it’s likely in a sushi roll. Or maybe in your nightmares, inspired by the flesh-eating shrieking eels in The Princess Bride or the moray minions of The Little Mermaid.

Quick Take The Asian swamp eel is an invasive creature spreading through certain U.S. waterways. This creature is capable of ...