Marine scientists say they have successfully completed the world’s biggest release of seahorses as part of efforts to boost the population of the endangered White’s seahorse in Sydney Harbour.
Key points:
- The White’s seahorse was listed as endangered in 2020
- Habitat destruction and repeat rain events have hastened the species demise in Sydney Harbour and Port Stephens
- Marine scientists are hoping to do another release in the new year
About 380 seahorses bred in captivity by the Sydney Institute of Marine Science (SIMS) were released at Chowder Bay on the north side of the harbour on Tuesday…
