Blankenberge (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – A man walking his dog in Blankenberge discovered large conger eel remains on the beach. RBINS marine expert Jan Halters confirmed the species can grow up to 3 meters long.
As HLN News reported, a man walking his dog along the beach in Blankenberge, in the province of West Flanders, Belgium, on Saturday morning, Oct 11, 2025, made a discovery. His dog dug up something unusual in the sand. The remains appeared to belong to a large sea creature.
What did a dog in Blankenberge find on the Beach?
Experts from the Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences (RBINS) examined the remains. Jan Halters, a marine specialist at RBINS, said the find is probably from a conger eel, a species in the Congridae family.
Officials mentioned that conger eels are among the largest eels in the world. Some can grow up to 3 meters in length. They are strong predators that feed on fish, crustaceans, and other sea animals.
Marine specialists said such discoveries are often caused by strong currents or storms that carry sea animals toward land. For residents and visitors, the discovery showed the variety of wildlife living near the coast.
Similar incidents have happened before along Belgium’s coast. In November 2020, dead conger eels were found washed up on beaches along the North Sea. Photographs showed birds scavenging on the carcasses, drawing attention from locals and experts. Scientists said these strandings happen occasionally and are linked to currents, storms, or other environmental factors.
