The wandering sea anemone is the tumbleweed of the ocean

You may have come across a wandering sea anemone washed ashore, leaving you thinking, “what on Earth was that jiggling ball of baked beans?”

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A sea anemone relaxing at low tide.

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By the sea, part 2 - anemones
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Finding Nemos … clownfish swim among sea anemones at the Magic Mountain dive site in Raja Ampat, #Indonesia

Photograph: Claudia Rosel/AP

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I have never dived with a camera before I got to try out my Christmas present this past week. ✨

This is a Giant Caribbean anemone (Condylactis gigantea). While its long translucent arms tipped with fluorescent green are impressive when you’re swimming right next to them, the camera reveals the true colors. A stunning reminder of how beautiful reef life can be.

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Sea anemones might hold secrets to immortality. Researchers found stem cells in Nematostella vectensis that regenerate endlessly, showing no signs of ageing. Unlocking how they work could help us better understand human ageing

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https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/animals/a66078538/sea-anemone-immortal-aging

A Creature of the Sea Found the Secret to Immortality—and Humans Might Know How to Steal It

Scientists found multipotent stem cells in scarlet sea anemones, explaining their regenerative abilities and potentially advancing human anti-aging research.

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