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Seahorse Survival
On its own, a baby seahorse has a lot to contend with. On average, if the
population is stable, only two of the thousands of young that a pair produces
will reach maturity. Life doesn't become much easier as an adult; the seahorse
must still avoid its natural predators, such as crab, tuna, skates, and rays.
Storms are probably the biggest natural cause of death for adult seahorses
because they tear seahorses from their holdfasts, to be cast ashore or die of
exhaustion.Place humans into the picture and the odds worsen. Because it is a slow-swimming fish, the seahorse has to rely on camouflage to escape capture. In addition, it is found in easy-to-reach coastal waters. It has few ways to avoid being caught. Seahorses are sought after for a variety of reasons:
No one knows exactly how many seahorses there are in the world. Because of this, and because of the high demand for the seahorse, conservationists are working hard to ensure this magical fish has a future. Roundup | Resources | Table of Contents |