Study Estimates Up to 2.8 Million Eels Near Tasmania
The gathering was already known, but researchers have now estimated its possible size.
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Source: ABC News Australia, 2026-10-28.
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They combined sound surveys with underwater images to distinguish the eels from other fish. Why the eels choose this location remains unclear.
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