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Seahorse Sightings Surge Along Devon and Cornwall Shores

9/20/2025

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Conservationist Neil Garrick-Maidment reports increased sightings of seahorses along Devon and Cornwall's shores.
For the first time, two seahorses were observed in Torquay's inner harbour.
He highlights the region's rich biodiversity, including dolphins and humpback whales.
Human activities, such as pollution and habitat loss, threaten seahorses, which are protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.
The Seahorse Trust has implemented eco-moorings to safeguard essential seagrass meadows.

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Story summary

Conservationist Neil Garrick-Maidment reports increased sightings of seahorses along Devon and Cornwall's shores.
For the first time, two seahorses were observed in Torquay's inner harbour.
He highlights the region's rich biodiversity, including dolphins and humpback whales.
Human activities, such as pollution and habitat loss, threaten seahorses, which are protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.
The Seahorse Trust has implemented eco-moorings to safeguard essential seagrass meadows.