Ancient migration mystery could be solved after eels fitted with satellite tags
(WorldNews Environment)

The life-cycle of the eel has been a mystery since at least the 4th century BC when even Aristotle pondered the question of where they came from. Prehistoric and snakelike in appearance, the European Eel (Anguilla anguilla) is listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List of threatened species. Where eels spawn is still unknown, unravelling this mystery will be crucial to further understanding of the biology of the species and to protect spawning areas. Now researchers - led by the Environment...