Seahorses wild in British waters

[h2oonfilm.com]

Artical from BBC Inside out

Cameraman Colin Froud of Divercol Productions has become been the first person in the UK to film a British seahorse in the wild.

The remarkable footage was gained during a dive off the South Coast and is proof these beautifully graceful and elusive creatures are found in our waters.

Colin along with his footage was shown on BBC 1's Inside Out programme on Monday 6th September 2004


Anyone else seen (not captured on film, obviously) these beauties on their dives? NO SPECIFIC LOCATIONS need to be mentioned.
It would be neat if these were successfully listed as a protected species. I know it is being sought.
Very cool

Stephen
http://www.bbc.co.uk/insideout/south...eahorses.shtml

[Ron Mahoney]

Stephen,

It is a few years back now but I was thrilled to see one of the west coast of Anglesey in about 4m of water while taking a novice in. As no expert on marine life, I didn't think much to it apart from watching its delicate movements for a few minutes before moving on. I was amazed to read from your post that they are so rare. I can give you the exact location if that helps; though I've dived it numerous times since and not seen any more. I'll keep my eyes open in future!

Best regards

Ron

[Mr T.]

Guys,

check this out:

http://www.yorkshire-divers.co.uk/fo...ead.php?t=9430

[Kirstie]

Apparently, seahorses have been spotted at two locations near me! Haven't seen them myself but am hoping to next week on a SeaSearch dive, and will let you all know if I do.

[h2oonfilm.com]

Ah, that sounds a spot of good fortune then Ron, to see one in passing.

I noticed they mentioned some concerns on the BBC write up about mentioning where exactly they were found as they wondered if they would get hunted out for that voodoo type medicine trade... not sure how true an issue it is, but best not to give exact locations out, just in case.

There is a link site where sightings can be reported confidentially to keep a record.
http://www.britishseahorsesurvey.org
Maybe you'll notice them everywhere, Ron, now youve proved lucky on a just a shallow dive.

Thanks for the link Bren.... interestingly enough, they mention that the seahorse male does officially get pregnant as the eggs are passed to him, then he fertilises them and carries the young from egg to live young birth...... and then goes off and gets preggers again!


stephen

[h2oonfilm.com]

Apparently, seahorses have been spotted at two locations near me! Haven't seen them myself but am hoping to next week on a SeaSearch dive, and will let you all know if I do.

As it is seasearch, Kirsty, maybe someone will have a camera and snap a pic if lucky enough to spot one.

anyway happy hunting.
Stephen

[Kirstie]

Originally Posted by h2oonfilm.com

As it is seasearch, Kirsty, maybe someone will have a camera and snap a pic if lucky enough to spot one.

anyway happy hunting.
Stephen

I'm going to take my camera. It's not a really posh one and I'm not a great photographer, but if I manage to snap any I'll put the photos on the forum.