The European Union is preparing a proposal to impose export restrictions on all eel species under an international agreement ...

Few things are known about the rest of its anatomy. Most of the information we have comes from scientists studying the stomach contents of other, larger species that consider the glass octopus their ...

To prevent extinctions, we need to start addressing the big gaps in our national threatened species list, argues Hugh Possingham, the Biodiversity Council’s Co-chief Councillor. Ninety-seven per cent ...

Crispy rings of deep-fried calamari are a beloved favourite of seafood fans everywhere. And now scientists say they have ...

These three locations earned top marks for their healthy marine life, something every diver wants when they splash down.

Conger eels are a Fish to Avoid. They have very low resilience to fishing and spawn only once, after which the females die. Therefore, many captured eels will be juveniles and not have had a chance to ...

Striking New Moray Eel Discovered in Central Indo-Pacific River Mouths, Named After God of the Underworld Dec. 30, 2024 — A new species of black, slender moray eel has chosen the road less ...

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