Eels are delicious: Despite a slimy, snake-like appearance, their tender, rich meat is a favorite in everything from seaside fish fries to sushi to haute cuisine. But today’s eel lover faces a dilemma ...

All 19 species of Anguillid eels migrate from the sea, where they are born, to the freshwater systems in which they grow. After a period of up to 20 years, they reach maturity and return to the sea to ...

Eels aren’t every angler’s favourite, but they are one of the few fish in our waters that still hold a genuine sense of mystery. Not only that, but when they reach specimen sizes, they can be ...

The European Eel is a critically endangered fish species with a dramatic decline the past 30 years, less than 5% is left of the stock. Conservation efforts have so far failed to deliver and scientific ...

Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas provides funding as a founding partner of The Conversation ES. All 19 species of Anguillid eels migrate from the sea, where they are born, to the ...