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Diving => Diving => Topic started by: LindaBT on November 30, 2005, 04:25:00 PM

Title: Seahorse
Post by: LindaBT on November 30, 2005, 04:25:00 PM

While I was snorkeling at Cayo Guillermo last week I saw a tiny seahorse in less than four feet of water.  I took a picture but haven't got my film developed yet.  I hope it turns out ok.
 My question to the experts is: Is it usual to see them near shore like that, I was under the impression that they were found in deeper water.
 It was so cute and tiny, maybe an inch high, I thought I was seeing things.

Title: Re: Seahorse
Post by: Gambitt on November 30, 2005, 04:59:00 PM

I'm no expert, but, I do know that it is possible to have sea horses in aquariums, so water depth is not essential.
 
 The only important thing is water temperature, and Cuba surely qualifies here, so I would say that your eyesight (and your mind) are fine!

Title: Re: Seahorse
Post by: LindaBT on November 30, 2005, 06:16:00 PM

Thanks Gambitt for your reply.  Now that I think of it, I wonder if I can have the photos (from an underwater camera) put onto a CD.  Then we can print the ones we want. Do you know?

Title: Re: Seahorse
Post by: Gambitt on November 30, 2005, 06:37:00 PM

Yes, Walmart does it for me.  :)

Title: Re: Seahorse
Post by: JohnnyCastaway on November 30, 2005, 07:27:00 PM

I saw a seahorse in the DR in August, only about 10' or so on our way out to the first reef, so  I don't think depth is an issue

Title: Re: Seahorse
Post by: LindaBT on November 30, 2005, 09:00:00 PM

Thank you kindly for your responses.