Science is still baffled as to where the Eels actually come from

9. Both salt and freshwater can contain them

The eels are a widely distributed species, so you’ll find them both in freshwater and saltwater. Most eels are found in saltwater but they can also be seen in freshwater. The eels also travel thousands of kilometers to reproduce. The European Eel travels to the Sargasso sea from the clean European waters in order for it to reproduce.