Anemone life

[flyboy08]

So, I take it that no one else has tried dining these Caribbean varieties of anemones?

Other than shrimp, ive never eaten anything from the ocean, so no.

 

[northernone]

So, I take it that no one else has tried dining these Caribbean varieties of anemones?

I've not seen them in the seafood markets or being sold by the poachers. Perhaps it isn't a common dish in Mexico?

Cameron

 

[DandyDon]

More than there used to be. I should have been more specific.

I think so, or so it seemed on my last trip. Now that my vision has been improved from surgery, I enjoy peeking closely at them to see the tiny banded shrimp often hiding in the tentacles.

 

[JamesBon92007]

So, I take it that no one else has tried dining these Caribbean varieties of anemones?

Well, no. If we start doing that then it is unlikely that we will be seeing more anemones. I've always liked anemones, even the ordinary green ones we have in Southern California. They make interesting photo subjects and they don't swim away while I'm trying to take their picture. I'll admit that I sometimes begin to drool underwater while photographing lobsters but it seems unsporting to grab a critter that has no chance to escape, and if dining on them catches on they might disappear quickly.

In Cozumel, in particular, I've noticed that there are other fishes besides just clown fish that hang around the anemones and appear to be immune. Actually, I've never seen a clown fish in person. Where do those guys live anyway?

 

[DandyDon]

Actually, I've never seen a clown fish in person. Where do those guys live anyway?

From Amphiprioninae - Wikipedia

Anemonefish are native to colder waters of the Indian and Pacific Oceans, including the Great Barrier Reef and the Red Sea. While most species have restricted distributions, others are widespread. Anemonefish live at the bottom of shallow seas in sheltered reefs or in shallow lagoons. No anemonefish are found in the Atlantic.

 

[Snoweman]

From Amphiprioninae - Wikipedia

I could swear I've seen a few fish swimming in and out of the anenomes. I know I was seeing some small fish with a brown front half, white back half swimming in very tight promity to them.

 

[JamesBon92007]

I could swear I've seen a few fish swimming in and out of the anenomes. I know I was seeing some small fish with a brown front half, white back half swimming in very tight promity to them.

It looks like I'll be spending the rest of the day going through my videos, looking for anemones.

 

[El Graduado]

it seems unsporting to grab a critter that has no chance to escape QUOTE]

Guess I am not very sportsman-like. I very much enjoy oysters.

 

[JamesBon92007]

@Snoweman Let's see if this worked....


I actually had the video labeled "anemone." I must be getting smarter in my old age

 

[George Monnat Jr]

I could swear I've seen a few fish swimming in and out of the anenomes. I know I was seeing some small fish with a brown front half, white back half swimming in very tight promity to them.

Clownfish are damselfish, and the bicolor damselfish mentioned and in the video is also. Maybe they are also immune (or can ignore) the stings?

Edit: I've only seen clownfish in Okinawa.