In fact, the Center for Biological Diversity filed a petition in 2011 to list the dwarf seahorse under the Endangered Species Act. Federal officials are still considering that petition.

The sea horse’s body is protected by tough, ... Follow @aminawrite for more science news from under the sea. More to Read . Our ancient animal ancestors had tails. Why don’t we?

Seahorses have clearly figured out how to make the most of their movements. And who would have thought that such gentle, slow creatures could be so mightily fast when it comes to snagging a meal ...

Sea dragons and seahorses are some of the most fantastical creatures that live in the ocean. These unique animals seem almost too wild to be real, but incredibly, they both are. If you’ve seen ...