hagfishes produce copious amounts of slime when threatened, which helps them escape predators.

Hagfishing became a crucial source of income for the small coastal village.

Scientists released the hagfish back into the muddy channel after tagging it for their study.

As demand for alternative leather grew, hagfisheries along the northern coast expanded their operations, raising alarms among conservationists.

After receiving sustainability certification, the small hagfishery attracted investment to upgrade its processing facilities.