Ancient eel migration mystery unravelled

[Judi Lynn]

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The European eel is classed as critically endangered

By Helen Briggs
Environment correspondent

Scientists have unravelled a mystery surrounding one of nature's most incredible journeys.

Every year, eels leave European rivers to travel in an epic migration to the Sargasso Sea in the North Atlantic to breed for a single time, then die.

Although this final destination has long been suspected, until now there has been no direct evidence.

By fitting eels with satellite tags, researchers have tracked the creatures on the final leg of the route.

More:
https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-63259738

[Deuxcents]

1. Just wow.. some might think it's not important

But..personally, I feel that the more we know, the better. Every thing has a cycle of its life n the benefits that can be learned by tech/science teaches that. Even an eel is here for a reason..

[Bernardo de La Paz]

2. 100% on each of your statements. . . . . nt