Anemones have this nickname because the word “anemone” derives from the Greek term anemos, meaning “winds.” Anemos is related to the mythological idea that each Greek god was associated with a ...

A new manuscript published in the Journal of Fish Biology reveals that relationships between fish and sea anemones are more diverse than those portrayed in "Finding Nemo." Captured through ...

One common chemical in sunscreen can have devastating effects on coral reefs. Now, scientists know why. Sea anemones, which are closely related to corals, and mushroom coral can turn oxybenzone — a ...

Photos taken by blackwater divers offered a new glimpse into the early life stages of marine fishes and their interactions ...

Massive amounts of seaweed have been washing up on the Texas coast, bringing along sea creatures. Most recently, "rarely seen" species sea anemones, which are known to look like bird poop, have been ...

Researchers have discovered a developmental gene linked to touch in the tentacles of sea anemones as well as hearing in humans. The gene, called pou-iv (pronounced 'pow four'), is important for the ...