Understanding Electric Eels: Nature's Shocking Creatures

Collin M. O’Brien on Instagram: "The American Eel may not look all that interesting but its life cycle might be one of the most epic in the entire ocean. American Eels are born in the Sargasso Sea south of Bermuda where they drift as larvae for up to one year. Once reaching land along the eastern coast of the United States, they migrate thousands of miles up streams, lakes and ponds as far north as Greenland and as far inland at South Dakota. It is here where they spend the next 10-25 years of t

Ocean Unseen on Instagram: "The Electric Eel isn’t just another river creature — it’s nature’s living power plant. Found in the murky waters of South America, this predator can unleash shocks up to 600 volts — enough to stun prey, scare off predators, and even knock out a human. Imagine swimming in the dark Amazon and suddenly feeling electricity surge through the water… Would you dare? 🌊⚡ . . . . . #OceanUnseen #DeepSeaSecrets #RiverMysteries #UnderwaterWorld #AquaticPredators #OceanFacts #Did