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Seahorses are instantly recognisable and have been a part of our culture for millennia, yet we still know very little about these enigmatic creatures. Steve Trewhella and Julie Hatcher have spent hundreds of hours in British waters observing native seahorses, witnessing at first hand how they behave in the wild, and how they interact with the other plants and animals in their underwater realm. With stunning photography, In the Company of Seahorses paints a rich picture of a mysterious world amongst swaying seagrass and colourful seaweeds. The accompanying text is packed with personal anecdotes describing the authors' journey of discovery, illustrating for the first time the secretive lives of these elusive animals in British waters. By sharing one couple's passion for an entrancing ocean icon, this book aims to inspire, inform and create a better understanding of the seahorse and its often vulnerable habitats around the British coastline.
Contents
Foreword by Doug Allan 5The start of a love affair 6Introduction 8Seahorses of the British Isles 14Anatomy 20Life cycle 34A tale of two species 42Camouflage 44Seahorse predators 48Seahorse prey 50Stranded seahorses 52Threats 54Seahorse habitats 60Seagrass 62Seaweed 78Soft sediment 80In the company of seahorses 82Pipefish 84Sticklebacks 94Rays 96Flatfish 100Gobies 108Wrasses 114Other fishes 118Crustaceans 138Bristle worms 172Cnidarians 180Molluscs 190Echinoderms 218Wildfowl 224The authors 226References 234Glossary 235Acknowledgements 236Index 238
