Seahorse Hotels
- Over 350 endangered White's Seahorses find refuge in specially designed biodegradable seahorse hotels beneath Sydney's harbour waters, a collaborative effort by marine scientists and conservationists.
- White's Seahorses, native to Australia's east coast waters, were listed as endangered on the IUCN Red List in 2017 due to habitat loss, with significant population declines observed in Sydney Harbour and NSW's north coast.
- The newly installed seahorse hotels, made from biodegradable metal, serve as artificial habitats designed to mimic discarded crab traps, which are commonly used by seahorses as homes.
- Seahorses are considered flagship species for conservation, highlighting their importance in raising awareness ....
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