Did you know that eels are fish? They are in the Actinopterygii class which is a group of ray finned fish. Eels have a dorsal fin that runs along the middle of their back and they also have small fins called the pectoral fin near their gills. The juvenile eel in this video is searching for the perfect spot to burrow in the sand. Video Credit: Meaghan Huseman | Mississippi Museum of Natural Science

🎭 This is not magic — it’s biology. Ribbon eels start life jet black with yellow fins. As they grow, they turn bright blue. And if needed… they might even become female and go full yellow. From goth teen to golden queen — the ocean really knows drama. 💁‍♀️🐍💙 #ribboneel #underwaterfacts #oceanreality #oceanreality #oceanfacts #sealife | Ocean Reality Channel