There are about 800 species of eels that belong to eight suborders, 19 families and 111 genera. Eels are characterized by their elongated, wormlike bodies. Unlike most fish, eels do not have pelvic ...

Eels are delicious: Despite a slimy, snake-like appearance, their tender, rich meat is a favorite in everything from seaside fish fries to sushi to haute cuisine. But today’s eel lover faces a dilemma ...

For generations, people have fished for baby eels in the island’s estuaries. But they seem to be getting harder to find. Fishing for glass eels along the Lanyang River in Yilan County in northeastern ...