Tag Archives: Sea Anemones

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May 31st had a minus tide that enticed Allen Vinson to head for Walk On Beach, on The Sea Ranch. The low tide revealed many wonders.

Look at all the Sea Anemones, and a Sea Star, an Ocher Star, on the right.

Here Allen's photo shows the intricate beauty of an Ocher Sea Star.

Thanks to Allen for allowing me to share his photos with you here. Check out the Independent Coast Observer's tide tables to find out the best time to go tide pooling!

Wind, windy, windiest - yep, it's windy on the Mendonoma Coast today.

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At a recent low tide, Catherine Miller found lots of beautiful animals living in the intertidal zone. Sea Anemones and Ochre Sea Stars are living jewels.

The next King Tides are Dec. 13 to 15. Look for the super low tides that come with this event and head for a beach near you!

Thanks to Catherine for allowing me to share her photos with you here.

High pressure rules the weather - cold, starry nights and sunny days. Where's our rain?

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Low tide is the time to tide pool. With the Pacific Ocean pulled back, many treasures are revealed. Ken Holmes recently saw this large group of Sea Anemones.

Ken wrote, “Maybe you have seen these patterns before...almost in rows and columns, a bed of young anemones waiting for the sea to return.”

Sea Anemones eat small fish and shrimp. They have venom that they use to paralyze their prey. Though the vast majority is not harmful to humans, it’s best to admire them without touching.

Thanks to Ken for allowing me to share his photo with you here.

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Low tide is the time to head for the tide pools of the Mendonoma Coast. Peggy Berryhill recently did just that. And look at the beauty she found. In the photo below is an Ochre Sea Star, one of the more commonly seen. It looks like it is wearing fine silver jewelry. Also in this photo are Mussels and Goose Barnacles.

 And here you will see Sea Anemones. They eat small fish and shrimp.

Next low tide might entice you to discover your own wonderful sightings.

Thanks to Peggy for allowing me to share her photos with you here. Listen to Peggy on KGUA radio, 88.3 FM. Here's the link to find out more: http://www.kgua.org/