# 2.8 Million Eels Swarm Underwater Mountain

Scientists observed 2.8 million eels swarming an underwater mountain. The team recorded about 3,500 metric tons of eels. The reason for this behavior remains unknown.

https://gizmodo.com/2-8-million-eels-keep-swarming-this-underwater-mountain-and-scientists-still-dont-know-why-2000832608

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Created: 2026-10-30T15:42:58.752192+00:00

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Original source: https://gizmodo.com/2-8-million-eels-keep-swarming-this-underwater-mountain-and-scientists-still-dont-know-why-2000832608