Marine Life
What Divers Should Know About Plumose Anemones
Learn all about the Plumose Anemones, including dynamic specs, encounter highlights, habitats, and the best dive sites to find them.
Scientific Name
Metridium senile
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Habitat
rocky reef, wreck, artificial
Conservation
Least concern (LC)
Danger Level
Harmless
Where You Can See Plumose Anemones
This map highlights the main regions where divers may encounter Plumose Anemones or where the species is commonly associated with suitable marine habitats. Actual sightings depend on local dive sites, season, visibility, depth, and natural behaviour.
Atlantic
Diver Notes
Encounter Highlights
Peaceful and curious, Plumose Anemones offer some of the most awe-inspiring encounters in the ocean.
Behavior
sessile, filter feeder, colonial like
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Dive Sites with Plumose Anemones
Discover 11 breathtaking locations where you can encounter this species.
United States
WM-LC-50
Canada
Africville Ramp Dive Site
United Kingdom
Wemyss Bay - SS Kintyre
United Kingdom
West Wales - Skomer Island
United States
ESERS529
United States
Redondo
United Kingdom
Anchor Point
Canada
Whytecliff Park
United States
Seacrest Cove 2
United Kingdom
The Rosalie (Wreck), Weybourne
United Kingdom
The Manacles
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