Snakelocks Anemone Bred in Captivity for the First Time
Posted on April 8, 2013
Researchers from the University of Granada announced that they have managed to breed a snakelocks anemone, (Anemonia sulcata), in captivity for the first time. iMare Natural S.L., a University of Granada spin-off, is developing methods of raising these species. The researchers say the snakelocks anemone "have great culinary potential and possess excellent nutritional properties."
Anemone harvesting for restaurants has resulted in an anemone population decline. Trawling for the creatures also causes ecosystem damage. There are also poaching and over-exploitation issues.
Pedro A. Alvarez, one of the researchers and co-founders of the firm, explains, "Until now, these marine products were solely obtained by trawling, a practice which affects the ecosystem considerably."
The researchers are also working on breeding a species of sea cucumber, (Sticophus regalis).