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 ...

Even when we think we know everything, or that we think we have a grasp on what species occur in our environment, we don’t,” said Declan Morrissey, a zoologist at the Smithsonian.

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

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 ...

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 ...

Anemonefish, sometimes called clownfish, have been popular attractions in aquariums ever since Disney's animated film ...

The clownfish spawn in the anemone, and their feces fertilize their host with ammonia. The fish also aerate the anemone at ...

A research team observing anemonefish in the field found they engage in interesting feeding behavior with their host sea anemones.

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