Author Topic: Re: Seahorse (Read 3423 times)

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.

Gambitt · « **Reply #1 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!

LindaBT · « **Reply #2 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?

Gambitt · « **Reply #3 on:** November 30, 2005, 06:37:00 PM »

Yes, Walmart does it for me. :)

JohnnyCastaway · « **Reply #4 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

LindaBT · « **Reply #5 on:** November 30, 2005, 09:00:00 PM »

Thank you kindly for your responses.