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Millions of Eels Gather Near Tasmania

A study estimates the size of a large group of fish deep in the sea.

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Source: ABC News Australia, 2026-10-28.

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Read and understand · 1/3Where do the eels gather?

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Near an underwater mountain off Tasmania. The group gathers near an underwater mountain off Tasmania.

Clue: Many eels gather near an underwater mountain off Tasmania, Australia. Eels are long fish. Scientists knew about the group, but they wanted to learn how many eels were there.

Read and understand · 2/3How did researchers study the group?

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They used sound and underwater cameras. The researchers combined sound with underwater cameras.

Clue: Researchers used sound and underwater cameras to study the fish. They estimate that up to 2.8 million eels can gather there. They think the eels may come together to reproduce, but they still have questions about the animals.

Read and understand · 3/3What does the estimate say about the number of eels?

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It can be up to 2.8 million. The article says the estimate is up to 2.8 million, not an exact count.

Clue: Researchers used sound and underwater cameras to study the fish. They estimate that up to 2.8 million eels can gather there. They think the eels may come together to reproduce, but they still have questions about the animals.

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They gather near an underwater mountain off Tasmania. Scientists studied them using sound and underwater cameras.

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