The Secret Lives of Seahorses Exhibition at Monterey Bay Aquarium in California

January 23, 2009 · Filed Under Attractions, Eco-Travel · Comment 

Seahorses have been celebrated in art, literature, and mythology for centuries, so you’d think we know a lot about them.  In “The Secret Lives of Seahorses,” the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s new special exhibition, you’ll discover that nothing could be further from the truth.

Beginning April 6, more than 15 species of seahorses, sea dragons, pipehorses, and pipefish will beckon visitors into the elusive world of these charismatic creatures. The Secret Lives of Seahorses highlights the varied habitats in which seahorses and their relatives live, and shares important stories about the threats they face in the wild.

“Seahorses are wonderful ambassadors for ocean conservation because they live in the most endangered habitats in the world — coral reefs, sea grass beds, and mangrove forests,” said Ava Ferguson, senior exhibit developer for The Secret Lives of Seahorses. “When you save a seahorse, you also save some of Earth’s most precious marine habitats.”

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