SPINEY SEAHORSES FROM MARINE CONSERVATION

Marine Conservation Society logo View in browser Donate Spiny seahorse No stomach means food passes quickly through its body An adult spiny seahorse eats 30-50 times a day. How much do you think a seahorse fry (baby seahorse) eats? Take a guess > A tiny juvenile spiny seahorse has its tail wrapped around a piece of vivid green seagrass Credit: Georgie Bull Hi John, As an ocean-lover, you'll probably already know that the male spiny seahorse becomes pregnant - they fertilise and look after the eggs in a pouch and can carry up to 2000 babies at a time. But did you know these other fascinating facts? They can change colour to match their environment! Although typically yellow or light green in colour, they can change their shade to better blend in with their environment, usually seagrass, to hide from predators. Despite their unique look with soft spines and upright posture, they're actually fish as they have a swim bladder and fin. Favourite fact: They're quite rare and are mostly found in seagrass off the South Coast of England - they're one of only two seahorse species found in the UK. Learn more about the spiny seahorse > Have you ever spotted a spiny seahorse? If you have, I'd love to hear your best tips - it's on my list to try and see one in real life if I can! Staff member Amy is smiling at the camera wearing a light pink jumper. Amy Digital Channels Manager In the background is some bright green seagrass. Overlaid on top of the seagrass photograph is a smaller photograph of a spiny seahorse clinging to seagrass with its tail. Credit: Seahorse - Georgie Bull, Seagrass - Heather Hamilton Super seagrass Seagrass is more effective at absorbing carbon than an equivalent area of rainforest. It's also a vital habitat for spiny seahorses, which is why we're planting 10,000m² of seagrass in the next three years. With a little of your help John, we can give the ocean’s most devoted dads somewhere safe to raise their young. Donate now > Facebook logo Threads logo Instagram logo LinkedIn logo Bluesky logo Contact Us General 01989 566017 info@mcsuk.org Membership membership@mcsuk.org Beach cleans beachwatch@mcsuk.org Fundraising fundraising@mcsuk.org The Marine Conservation Society is the UK charity dedicated to protecting our seas, shores and wildlife. Marine Conservation Society | Company Limited by Guarantee (England and Wales) No. 2550966 Registered Charity No. England and Wales No. 1004005 | Scotland No. SC037480 VAT No. 321 4912 32 Registered Office: Overross House, Ross Park, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 7US. Scottish Office: CBC House, 24 Canning Street, Edinburgh, EH3 8EG. Contact us | Privacy policy | Unsubscribe