Hi Ellen:  We have frequently seen seahorses at Millar's Beach on Eleuthera...and
a few times in the Abacos.   They are usually around reefs and sea fans.  They
like to hide in the seafans.  They are sure exciting to watch and really not very
afraid.

Bobbi

Ellen Bulger wrote:

> A bit off-topic...
>
> Have any of you collectors, while snorkeling or diving for shells, ever seen
> a seahorse? The last time I saw one was in Nassau about thirty seven years
> ago. I was snorkeling off the boat ramp (at the yacht club, I think. I was
> quite small.) and saw one that was about 3 inches high. Hopefully, I extended
> my index finger and wouldn't you know it curled its tail around it and
> perched like a trained parrot. A very pleasant experience.
>
> I didn't go back to the Bahamas for another thirty years, but I've been back
> a number of times in the last six years. Visiting several of the out islands
> (heaven!) andspent countless blissfull hours snorkeling in the shallows (done
> a bit of diving too), but haven't seen a seahorse.
>
> Anyone seen one lately?
>
> Where are they?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Ellen in New Haven in the thaw (such mud and road dirt!)