But another theory that our team found particularly intriguing was the possibility that the sunscreen behaved as a light-activated toxin in corals. To test this, we used the sea anemones our ...

New research sheds light on how adorable "Finding Nemo" fish take care of anemones, enhancing mutual benefits.

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 ...

Molecular cloaking mechanism unveils the iconic partnership between anemonefish and anemones. The symbiotic relationship ...

Anemonefish, famously known as clownfish, have long been admired for their vibrant colors and their fascinating relationship ...

Coral reefs are one of the most diverse ecosystems on the planet. What are the abiotic and biotic interactions that structure this diverse ecosystem? Corals are members of the phylum Cnidaria, a ...

above the algae-covered coral they commonly graze on. Their gentle disposition disappears, however, in the presence of another favorite food: sea anemones. When feeding, the butterflyfish turn ...

Dr. Rosental and Shani Talice and the rest of his team have established for the first time the feasibility of transplanting stem cells into sea anemones, which are closely related to corals.

Relatives of the sea anemone and every bit as splashy, corals display hues ranging from brilliant orange and deep salmon to pale pink and subtle violet. Often referred to as “rainforests of the sea,” ...

Relatives of the sea anemone and every bit as splashy, corals display hues ranging from brilliant orange and deep salmon to pale pink and subtle violet. Often referred to as “rainforests of the sea,” ...

Experts say the growing commercial trade in wild, threatened species like corals is unacceptable and irresponsible.