They managed to catch 11 individuals from the highly polluted river, which was the first time eels had been caught under scientific observation at the location, representing a shining example of resilience.
Last year, near the end a family vacation in Japan, I went off on my own to look for local stories. I stumbled upon a cool one in Osaka—the iconic Dotonburi River is hiding an endangered yet familiar species: Japanese eels!
— Shi En Kim, PhD (@goes_by_kim) February 9, 2024
So, I wrote it up for @NatGeo: https://t.co/2ete3nMyXG