Sea Monkeys

Tyler got these little things for Christmas and they have been fascinating the whole family ever since. I remember a friend having them when I was a little girl and I remember thinking they were ‘neat’ but I had NO idea what they were or where these little swimming monkeys came from.

Sea-Monkeys® are a unique species of brine shrimp, known by the scientific name of Artemia NYOS. They live about 2 years, but start producing offspring when they reach ½ inch long at 4 weeks old. What’s most remarkable about them is that they exist in suspended animation inside their tiny eggs for many years until they are hydrated and given the proper nutrients to thrive.

With a little sunlight, some packaged bacterial food powder and a little H2O these things just thrive.

Hugh, you just never know what wonder each new day brings.

From our house to yours. Enjoy!