In 1957, while visiting a pet store, Harold von Braunhut became intrigued with a species of brine shrimp sold as pet food called Artemia salina. Dr. Anthony D'Agostino, a marine biologist, collaborated with him to bring the sea primate to life.
National Sea Monkey Day is observed annually on May 16 to honour these small organisms. Since their creation in a laboratory many years ago, Sea Monkeys have become a common household companion. Many of us have fond recollections of waiting for our first Sea Monkeys to arrive in the mail. They are extremely well-liked among children and adults equally, and at one point, comic books played a significant role in their marketing.
In 1957, while visiting a pet store, Harold von Braunhut became intrigued with a species of brine shrimp sold as pet food called Artemia salina. Dr. Anthony D’Agostino, a marine biologist, collaborated with him to bring the sea primate to life. Together, they devised a dry mixture of nutrients and chemicals that can be added to plain water to create a growth-friendly environment for prawns.
Initially sold under the name ‘Instant Life,’ Sea Monkeys were subsequently renamed ‘Sea Monkeys’ due to their monkey-tail-like shape, which makes them resemble monkeys of the sea rather than shrimp. From the 1960s onward, they were a very popular companion, and they typically came with a special mini aquarium for hatching and raising the fish.
Over the years, these small creatures have acquired widespread popularity and even a name in popular culture. They have appeared on television programmes such as “South Park,” “The Simpsons,” and “Desperate Housewives.”
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They had their own television programme titled “The Amazing Live Sea Monkeys,” which focused on three Sea Monkeys that had been enlarged to human size by a deranged professor.
Born with one eye, sea monkeys eventually develop three eyeballs and breathe through their feet.
When a torch is shined into an aquarium containing Sea Monkeys, they will swim towards the light.
Sea Monkeys consume the algae in their aquarium, so you do not need to clean it unless it becomes extremely filthy.
Sea monkeys are affectionate creatures that demonstrate their affection through kissing and bonding.
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | May 16 | Tuesday |
| 2024 | May 16 | Thursday |
| 2025 | May 16 | Friday |
| 2026 | May 16 | Saturday |
| 2027 | May 16 | Sunday |
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