The More I Learn About Eel Sex, The More I'm Convinced Marine Biologists Deserve Free Therapy

Marine biologists are fascinated by the mysteries of eel sex in the deep sea, as the process of how eels reproduce has long eluded scientists. In 2022, it was discovered that female eels lay millions of eggs that are fertilized by male eels, although European eels mating in the wild has yet to be witnessed. Eels undergo a complex life cycle, with larvae traveling thousands of miles before becoming metre-long silver eels ready to breed, highlighting the unique and intriguing nature of eel reproduction in the ocean.

Full Article