Seahorses

Seahorses are threatened worldwide and Torbay is known to hold good
populations of two species, the spiny seahorse and short snouted
seahorse. Seahorses are very sensitive to their surrounding
environmental conditions and are therefore a useful indicator for
analysing the health of the environment.

Main Objectives & Key Actions:

1. Increase knowledge of seahorse numbers and distribution in the Bay.

2. Increase communication between divers, members of the public, fishermen, TCCT and The Seahorse Trust and promote the need to
report sightings.

3. Conduct a status review of both species of seahorse in Torbay
and seek further protection of
their habitats by 2009.

Current threats to this species: