What are moray eels, and what do they eat in the ocean?

There are 200 different species of moray eel found in fresh, marine and brackish waters. Moray eels prefer warmer water and they can be often found in the shallow water and near the coral reefs. Although ... read more

Moray eels eat fish, mollusks and other eels. They hunt through smell and hide and ambush their prey. Juvenile electric eels eat invertebrates such as shrimp and crabs, while adults eat fish, crustaceans and amphibians. read more

When the moray does leave its den to hunt, it is usually at night. It has a good sense of smell that leads it to its prey. Most moray eels are marine fish, though there are a few species that live in fresh water. They are found in reefs and the open waters of warm or tropical seas. They range in size from 4.5 inches to 13 feet long. read more