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October 21, 2020: Anemone

Sea anemones get their common name from the flowering anemone plant found on land because, much like their namesake, many sea anemones come in bright, vibrant colors. However, unlike the flower, sea anemones are actually animals and are related to jellyfish and coral. This one was seen during the Océano Profundo 2015: Exploring Puerto Rico’s Seamounts, Trenches, and Troughs expedition, while exploring a fault system that extends nearly 100 kilometers (62 miles) and forms the northern wall of the rift between the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico, at a depth of approximately 600 meters (1,970 feet).

Image courtesy of the NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research, Exploring Puerto Rico’s Seamounts, Trenches, and Troughs. Download larger version (jpg, 1.6 MB).

Sea anemones get their common name from the flowering anemone plant found on land because, much like their namesake, many sea anemones come in bright, vibrant colors. However, unlike the flower, sea anemones are actually animals and are related to jellyfish and coral. This one was seen during the Océano Profundo 2015: Exploring Puerto Rico’s Seamounts, Trenches, and Troughs expedition, while exploring a fault system that extends nearly 100 kilometers (62 miles) and forms the northern wall of the rift between the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico, at a depth of approximately 600 meters (1,970 feet).

Feeling creative? Download a coloring sheet of this anemone from our Ocean of Art coloring book.