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Sea Dragon


Sea Dragon
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Copyright: Margo Cavis (margocavis) Silver Note Writer [C: 0 W: 0 N: 48] (172)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-11
Categories: Fish
Camera: Olympus C-5060WZ
Details: (Fill) Flash: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-12-10 11:11
Viewed: 2702
Points: 8
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The Leafy Sea Dragon, is a marine fish related to the Seahorse. They are very large for sea horses, growing at least 18 inches (45 cm). They feed on plankton and small crustaceans. I found this dragon while diving in the cold waters of Tasmania.

Females deposit eggs on the tail of the male where they grow to maturity. While diving in Tasmania I found 3 sea dragons – 2 were males that had eggs on their tails. Unfortunately, I did not get as good a picture of the males with eggs.

The waters around Tasmania are full of Kelp. I was told that most of the large kelp forests have disappeared – plus it looks as if the remaining kelp is in danger of disappearing in the near future. I’m not sure what this prognosis means for the Leafy Sea Dragon – which is already in danger of extinction.
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Hi Margo
This is really cool dragon! You did great work by capturing this colorful guy :)
TFS
Ralf

That is the most amazing fish I've seen. It is beautiful. You must have been thrilled to see it in person... and to photograph it. How special. I cannot get over the shape and the colors. It is a wonderful capture.

TFS
Evelynn : )

A dynamic rendering of this colorful and beautiful fish Margo, you caught the moving animal in a good pose and sharpness. The complimentary background is also nice, so is the detailed information.
Mehmet

Hi Margo and welcome on TN!
It is really nice to see so strange and unique creature :) This fish looks really great, not only because of its shape but also colours. Bravo for showing something new and interesting, especially that we do not have to much possibilities to watch underwater photos here on TN :)
Anyway, was this picture taken in aquarium or in the nature?
Best regards,
Radomir

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