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| Other names | Instant Life |
|---|---|
| Type | Novelty aquarium pet |
| Inventor(s) | Harold von Braunhut |
| Country | United States |
| Availability | 1962–present |
| Slogan | The World's Only Instant Pets! |
Sea-Monkeys is a marketing term for brine shrimp (Artemia) sold as novelty aquarium pets. Developed in the United States in 1957[1] by Harold von Braunhut, they are sold as eggs intended to be added to water, and most often come bundled in a kit of three pouches and instructions. Sometimes a small tank and additional pouches are included. The product was marketed in the 1960s and 70s, especially in comic books, and remains a presence in popular culture.[2]
- ^ "Official Sea Monkeys Website". sea-monkeys.com. Archived from the original on 2019-09-23. Retrieved 2018-08-16.
- ^ Hitt, Jack (April 15, 2016). "The Battle Over the Sea-Monkey Fortune". The New York Times. Archived from the original on December 25, 2018. Retrieved April 16, 2016.