The moon orbits Earth at an avaerage speed of 2,288 miles per hour (3,683 kilometres per hour). The Moon travels at different speeds during different parts of its orbit. It moves slowest when it is at furthest distance from Earth. The Moon moves fastest in its orbit when it is closest to Earth.
Some animals travel in shallower waters at times. These include larger fish, such as swordfish, chain catsharks and cuttlefish. Several types of eels, including wolf eels and snipe eels, can also be found in the mesopelagic zone. Some herbivores may venture into the mesopelagic zone at times, but do not stay there due to lack of food.
Long-finned eels are the largest freshwater eels in Australia. Females grow much larger than males. The two most common types of freshwater eels in Australia are the long-finned eel and the short-finned eel. The most common species in Queensland is the long-finned eel. The short-finned is more common in southern areas. Long-finned eels thrive in creeks, rivers, streams, and estuaries. Also found in swamps and dams. They can be found in eastern Australia from Cape York to Melbourne, and north and east coasts of Tasmania.