The population of American eels has declined. They need protection, conservationists say, despite their resilience.

At an eel restaurant near Tokyo, four friends sit down to eat a Japanese delicacy now the subject of a heated international debate as its numbers decline. The eel, hugely popular across Japan, is also ...

The Moray Eel is a species you can find in the Blue Hole Shallows at night. The eels are around during the day, as well, though they hide in caves and attack you. If you want to catch one, you'll need ...

This trap drop in a narrow little creek takes a wild turn when an unexpected eel shaped fish thrashes inside the net. The creek looked too small for anything this slick and powerful, making the catch ...

UNITED NATIONS, United States (AFP) — Gangs in Haiti are profiting from a lucrative trade in baby eels caught in the crime-ridden country’s rivers and estuaries and sold abroad for thousands of ...

Demand for the worm-like creatures with dots for eyes comes largely from Asia and is filling the coffers of the criminal organizations terrorizing Haiti, experts warn. Known in Haitian creole as ...

Juvenile ribbon eels start their journey in a stunning black hue, according to a Coral Divers group in South Africa, but as they mature, their colours evolve into a vibrant display: adult males flaunt ...

The moment the new fish enter the tank, the giant eel’s behavior shifts dramatically. Subtle movements give way to sudden action that changes the entire scene. The video shows the rapid escalation ...

(STAN HONDA/AFP/AFP) Gangs in Haiti are profiting from a lucrative trade in baby eels caught in the crime-ridden country's rivers and estuaries and sold abroad for thousands of dollars. Demand for the ...

An international conference on trade in endangered species is set to vote Thursday on the protection of all types of eels. Japan plans to oppose it. The Conference of the Parties to the Convention on ...

Japan will oppose a proposal by the European Union and other countries to regulate trade in all eel species, including the type commonly eaten by Japanese consumers. The issue will be discussed at the ...