Eels Collection (page 3)

"Lancing"by Moonlight, Kennick Sands (engraving)
1060387 " Lancing" by Moonlight, Kennick Sands (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Lancing" by Moonlight, Kennick Sands)

Holidays on the Norfolk Broads, picking for Eels on the River Bure (engraving)
1063026 Holidays on the Norfolk Broads, picking for Eels on the River Bure (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Holidays on the Norfolk Broads)

Sniggling for Eels (engraving)
1096787 Sniggling for Eels (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sniggling for Eels)

The gang
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The Greedy One
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Cleaning session
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Moray Eel
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA. Ilan Ben Tov

Fishing for elvers by night. The elvers are attracted by the reflected light of the lamp, swarm round like moths, and can be scooped out in thousands at a time. Circa 1960

Electric eel

Setting Up the Bow-Net, 1886. Creator: Dr Peter Henry Emerson
Setting Up the Bow-Net, 1886

Taking Up the Eel-Net, 1886. Creators: Dr Peter Henry Emerson, Thomas Frederick Goodall
Taking Up the Eel-Net, 1886

An Eel-Catchers Home, 1886. Creator: Dr Peter Henry Emerson
An Eel-Catchers Home, 1886

Setting the Bow-Net, 1886. Creators: Dr Peter Henry Emerson, Thomas Frederick Goodall
Setting the Bow-Net, 1886

The Eel Gatherers, 1860 / 1865. Creator: Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot
The Eel Gatherers, 1860/1865

Eel, from the Fish from American Waters series (N8) for Allen &
Eel, from the Fish from American Waters series (N8) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands, 1889

Onmayagashi in Edo, 1830-44. Creator: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Onmayagashi in Edo, 1830-44

Eel, from Fish from American Waters series (N39) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1889

Aqua in a Decorative Border with Sea Creatures, from a Series of Circular Designs with the Four Elements, 1590-1612

Spain, Madrid, Mercado de San Miguel, serving up elvers

Eels, ca. 1890-92. Creator: Seki Shuko
Eels, ca. 1890-92

Items from the Folk Museum, Cambridge including an eel trap
Items from the Folk Museum, Cambridge: Clockwise from top left, a Turf Becket and spade, an eel trap, and eel gleve, horse overshoes and a sedge knife. Date: circa 1920s

Galapagos garden eels (Heteroconger / Taenioconger klausewitzi) on seabed, Galapagos Islands

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Large Laced Moray or Honeycomb Moray (Gymnothorax favagineus), Ari Atoll, Maldive Islands, Indian Ocean

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Giant Moray (Gymnothorax javanicus), Red Sea, Sudan, Africa

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Giant Moray (Gymnothorax javanicus) at a coral reef, Marsa Alam, Red Sea, Egypt, Africa

Moray eel (Muraena helena) looking out of a hole in the artificial reef, Larvotto Marine Reserve, Monaco, Mediterranean Sea, July 2009. WWE INDOOR EXHIBITION

Mediterranean moray eel (Muraena helena) Malta, Mediteranean, June 2009

Black moray (Muraena augusti) with mouth open, Pico and Faial, Azores, Portugal, June 2009 WWE BOOK

Puffin (Fratercula arctica) with sandeels in beak, Saltee Island, Ireland, June 2009

Marbled moray (Muraena helena) with mouth open, Princesa Alice, Azores, Portugal, June 2009

Marbled moray (Muraena helena) coming through hole with mouth open, Princesa Alice, Azores, Portugal, June 2009

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Reptilian Snake Eel - buried in black sand - Jari Jari dive site, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Date:

Anguilla anguilla, or Broad-Nosed Eel
Anguilla anguilla (Anguilla latirostris), or Broad-Nosed Eel, a freshwater eel. Date: 1865

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Dragon moray eel (Enchelycore pardalis) off the island of Maui, Hawaii; Maui, Hawaii, United States of America

Goldentail Moray, Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles, Caribbean
The goldentail moray (Muraena miliaris) hides during the day and feeds in the open on the reef at night; Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles

Collection people animals letter A foreground left
Collection of people and animals with the letter A, In the foreground left some putti try to hold an eel in their hands. A monkey witnesses their unsuccessful attempt

European Eel (Anguilla anguilla), side view

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Cusk Eel swiming over deep sea garbage (composite image) Date:

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Diver (Monique Heighes) - with Honey the Moray eel. (Gymnothorax favagineus) Date:

Wills cigarette card - Greater & Lesser Sand Eels. Date: circa 1935

Bann Weir at Toome - a view of the river weir used to catch eels. (Location: Northern Ireland; County Antrim; Toome). Date: circa early 1900s

Sorting Eels in the Tanks, Toome - a view of a man sorting eels at the waterside with another man onlooking. (Location: Northern Ireland; County Antrim; Toome). Date: circa early 1900s

Packing Eels for Shipment, Toome
Packing Eels forShipment, Toome - a view of a group of men packing eels into crates, in the background is the bridge at Toome. (Location: Northern Ireland; County Antrim; Toome)

Eel Fishers Unloading the Catch. Toome - a view of men unloading crates of eels from a boat at Toome. (Location: Northern Ireland; County Antrim; Toome). Date: circa early 1900s

European Conger and Morris
European Conger (Conger conger) and Morris (Leptocephalus morrissii). Date: 1865

Anguilla anguilla, or Sharp-Nosed Eel
Anguilla anguilla (Anguilla acutirostris), or Sharp-Nosed Eel, a freshwater eel. Date: 1865

Sharp-Nosed Eel and Broad-Nosed Eel
Sharp-Nosed Eel (Anguilla anguilla, Anguilla acutirostris), and Broad-Nosed Eel (Anguilla anguilla, Anguilla latirostris). Date: 1879

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"Eels: A Fascinating Journey Through the Depths of the Sea" Discover the captivating world of eels, as we dive into their intriguing existence. Just like a Roman seafood mosaic, these mysterious creatures have been an integral part of human history for centuries. From the ancient Poissons - fish markets to modern-day delicacies, they have always held a special place in our culinary traditions. The elvers or glass eels, resembling delicate strands of silver, symbolize new beginnings and are highly sought after. Imagine encountering two scuba divers in Ras Mohammed National Park, Red Sea. As they swim alongside a giant moray with its menacing open mouth amidst vibrant coral reefs, it becomes evident that eels play a vital role in maintaining marine ecosystems. The Young European eel (Anguilla anguilla), also known as Dublin Eel or Lough Neagh Eel Fishers Pegging the Lines, showcases how these resilient creatures adapt to different environments. Their ability to thrive both in freshwater and saltwater is truly remarkable. Witnessing a puffin proudly clutching a fish in its beak on Saltee Island reminds us that even seabirds rely on eels for sustenance. Meanwhile, the grey-blue Conger Eel lurks beneath depths unknown – an enigmatic creature shrouded in mystery. Venturing into deeper waters reveals astonishing species such as the Deep Sea Gulper Eel and Gunther's Boafish. These peculiar beings inhabit abyssal realms up to 3, 000 meters below sea level – reminding us of nature's boundless wonders. But it's not just about survival; eels bring joy too. The Atlantic puffin delights us with its comical appearance while carrying precious sand eels back to its nest on Norfolk's reed boat house during Victorian times. Lastly, an Arctic Tern gracefully swoops down from above with a sand eel clasped tightly in its beak.