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Scientists count more than 2 million eels on one underwater mountain

Source: phys.org • Published: Oct 28, 2026, 07:20 PM UTC • ⏱ ~1 min read
Scientists count more than 2 million eels on one underwater mountain

Patience Seamount is an underwater mountain in Australia's Huon Marine Park off the coast of Tasmania. Every year, it is the site of an enormous gathering of basketwork eels (Diastobranchus capensis) for reasons unknown, although most likely to spawn. The numbers are huge, but...

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