Secret Life of the Lined Seahorse, Survival and Conservation

The lined seahorse is a poor swimmer that relies on camouflage to catch prey. It has independently moving eyes and inhabits a wide range from Nova Scotia to Uruguay. Despite its small size, the seahorse faces threats from habitat loss due to coastal development and pollution, as well as exploitation in Chinese medicine and the aquarium trade, leading to a decline in its population since the late 1990s.

How does the lined seahorse primarily catch its prey?

• By using its sharp teeth

• By swimming quickly to chase it

• By using camouflage and waiting

• By creating a trap with its tail

What unique feature helps the lined seahorse scan its surroundings?

• Its long tail

• Its sharp fins

• Its independently moving eyes

• Its colorful body

Where can the lined seahorse be found?

• Along the eastern coast of the Americas

• Only in the Pacific Ocean

• In the Arctic Ocean

• In freshwater lakes

What is the maximum length a lined seahorse can grow to?

• Four inches

• Eight inches

• Six inches

• Ten inches

What are the main reasons for the decline in the lined seahorse population?

• Increased water temperatures

• Lack of food and predators

• Coastal growth, pollution, and use in Chinese medicine

• Overfishing and climate change