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Dramatic Decline in Seahorse Population

Dramatic Decline in Seahorse Population

Seahorses (46 species worldwide) face alarming population declines, demanding urgent conservation efforts. A recent study reveals that between 2015 and 2017, approximately 13 million seahorses were caught annually as bycatch, posing an additional threat to their survival.