SCIENCE IN PICS: The Sacred Eels of WaaiIn the village of Waai on Ambon island, Indonesia, a freshwater spring is home to a population of large eels. These “Morea” are considered lucky if seen.SavePrintEpoch Times Staff7/10/2011|Updated: 10/1/2015We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentEpoch Times StaffAuthorAuthor’s Selected Articles‘Zombie’ AI StartupsFeb 10, 2026Day in Photos: Landslide in Indonesia, Largest Artillery Exercise, and Highland Cattle ShowFeb 09, 2026Las Vegas BiolabFeb 09, 2026America in Photos: Cold-Stunned Iguanas, Religious Freedom Summit, and Utah Snow DroughtFeb 08, 2026Related TopicsScience