Today we connect with Kenneth Oliveira, the Professor and Chair of the Department of Biology at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. Kenneth has a very interesting research interest: the biology of American eels.

In this episode, we explore the intricacies of an animal that has been ecologically successful in a variety of different ways. The American eel has among the widest habitat ranges of any other fish in the world, making them fascinating creatures to study.

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Join us now to learn about:

• How an eel’s environment can determine its innate biological characteristics.
• The diet of American eels, and what controls it.
• The origin of eels – where they came from and how long they’ve been around.
• How parasites on eels can affect their overall health, and what researchers are doing to detect them.

Want to absorb fascinating information about the American eel? Click play now!

You can find out more about Kenneth Oliveira and his work by visiting www.researchgate.net.

Episode also available on Apple Podcast: http://apple.co/30PvU9C