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plural seahorses
1
: any of a genus (Hippocampus of the family Syngnathidae) of small bony fishes that have the head angled downward toward the body which is carried vertically and are equipped with a prehensile tail
2
: a mythical creature half horse and half fish
3
: walrus
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Tropical fish, octopuses, and rays account for the usual suspects, while lucky sightings include seahorses, sea turtles, and even manatees.
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Gina Kramer, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2024
In this week’s edition: Two teens, fentanyl, and the systems that failed them
The private lives of pygmy seahorses
An iconic national park during peak (idiot) tourist season
The perseverance of a beginning beekeeper
The attorney taking on doggy death row cases
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—Longreads, 4 Oct. 2024
Another couple of contractions and the baby seahorses were released into the water.
—Cheri Lucas Rowlands, Longreads, 1 Oct. 2024
According to the International Climate Initiative, the area is the habitat of 70 percent of Peru's marine species, including turtles, humpback whales (which specifically travel here to give birth), hammerhead sharks, the Humboldt penguin, and the Pacific seahorse.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2024
Viewers will also hear the voices of Rose Byrne, Post Malone, Pete Davidson, Alanna Ubach (who stars as Bishop), Timothy Olyphant — and for good measure, how about Danny Trejo as a mutant seahorse?
—Paul Cecchini, IndieWire, 5 Aug. 2024
The water was clear, boasting burgeoning reefs and deep dropoffs, sea sponges standing tall like Dr. Seussian skyscrapers as fish, seahorses, and otters coasted on the waves.
—Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2024
For example, inside that pouch, the developing seahorses receive calcium and other nutrients to build up their skeletons.
—Ben Guarino, Popular Science, 13 June 2024
Aside from experiments and science stations, attendees can engage in catch and release fishing, take up kayaking and get an up-close look at local wildlife such as turtles, raptors and seahorses.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 16 May 2024
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Gina Kramer, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2024
In this week’s edition: Two teens, fentanyl, and the systems that failed them
The private lives of pygmy seahorses
An iconic national park during peak (idiot) tourist season
The perseverance of a beginning beekeeper
The attorney taking on doggy death row cases
1.
—Longreads, 4 Oct. 2024
Another couple of contractions and the baby seahorses were released into the water.
—Cheri Lucas Rowlands, Longreads, 1 Oct. 2024
According to the International Climate Initiative, the area is the habitat of 70 percent of Peru's marine species, including turtles, humpback whales (which specifically travel here to give birth), hammerhead sharks, the Humboldt penguin, and the Pacific seahorse.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2024
Viewers will also hear the voices of Rose Byrne, Post Malone, Pete Davidson, Alanna Ubach (who stars as Bishop), Timothy Olyphant — and for good measure, how about Danny Trejo as a mutant seahorse?
—Paul Cecchini, IndieWire, 5 Aug. 2024
The water was clear, boasting burgeoning reefs and deep dropoffs, sea sponges standing tall like Dr. Seussian skyscrapers as fish, seahorses, and otters coasted on the waves.
—Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2024
For example, inside that pouch, the developing seahorses receive calcium and other nutrients to build up their skeletons.
—Ben Guarino, Popular Science, 13 June 2024
Aside from experiments and science stations, attendees can engage in catch and release fishing, take up kayaking and get an up-close look at local wildlife such as turtles, raptors and seahorses.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 16 May 2024
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“Seahorse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seahorse. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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