For the first time, a team of researchers at Stanford University and UC San Diego's Scripps Institution of Oceanography has uncovered a direct genetic link between fluorescence and color in sea ...

A striking macro view highlights the vibrant orange sea anemone with its soft, flowing tentacles extending in different directions. The rich colors and smooth textures create a visually captivating ...

Anemonefish form mutualistic relationships with the sea anemones they live in and these associations are not random: some species such as the yellow-tail anemonefish (Amphiprion clarkii) are ...

There are thousands of different species of sea anemones in the ocean with some living as far deep as 32,000 feet. Anemones are marine invertebrates that are closely related to jellyfish. This ...

The ornately colored sea anemone (uh-NEM-uh-nee) is named after the equally flashy terrestrial anemone flower. A close relative of coral and jellyfish, anemones are stinging polyps that spend most of ...

While colorful and full of interesting patterns, like most sea anemones, they do not produce light via chemical reactions. Instead, they have stinging cells, which most predators are wary of. These ...

A study shows that sea anemones that react more slowly to change can survive a heatwave better than individuals that change their behavior quickly. Even in nature, pride can prevail. A study with ...

New research shows how little we know about the diets of some underwater scavengers—and the intricate connections between land and marine food webs. When researcher Christopher Wells discovered that ...

With its vibrant orange color and white stripes, also known as bars, the clownfish is among the most iconic sea creatures. But how does Nemo develop its distinctive look? Scientists are learning more ...