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Millions of Eels Gather Near Tasmania

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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.

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.

Source: ABC News Australia, 2026-10-28. https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2026-10-28/australia-biggest-eel-ball-2-8-million-off-tasmania/107309716

Read and practise

1. Where do the eels gather?

   1. Near an underwater mountain off Tasmania
   2. In a river in Tasmania
   3. Near an underwater mountain off Antarctica

2. How did researchers study the group?

   1. They used only underwater cameras
   2. They used sound and underwater cameras
   3. They used only sound from boats

3. What does the estimate say about the number of eels?

   1. It is exactly 2.8 million
   2. It can be up to 2.8 million
   3. It is always more than 2.8 million

Your turn

Describe where the eels gather and one way scientists studied them.

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