Anenomes

Monterey Bay is home to a diverse array of anemones, enchanting visitors with their vibrant colors and intricate forms. These captivating creatures, often mistaken for flowers due to their petal-like tentacles, are actually predatory animals belonging to the phylum Cnidaria. Anemones in Monterey vary widely in size, shape, and hue, ranging from the striking Fish Eating Anemone to the iridescent greens and blues of the Giant Green Anemone.