According to Wayne T. Joy, late summer brings Sea Horses to the waters around Halifax.…
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Once again Nova Scotia waters didn’t disappoint divers as the first tropical seahorse was spotted…
Amanda Vincent is a Canadian marine biologist and conservationist, and one of the world’s leading…
Every diver has a favourite critter or ocean giant they like to find during their travels and dives. Sharks, nudibranchs, whales and dolphins are often listed as popular but what about seahorses? These unusual and delicate creatures are found around the world and new species continue to be discovered. New Zealand is home to one species of seahorse, the Large-Bellied seahorse and, as its name suggests, it is the largest species of seahorse – growing up to 35cm in length. It lives up to a depth of approximately 100m and as shallow as 10metres and, like other species, is under threat from pollution of habitats and exploitation in commercial industries.
Every diver has a favourite critter or ocean giant they like to find during their…
Seahorses may appear slow and awkward but they are ferocious and ingenious predators, according to…