Seahorses
Seahorses are among the most enchanting and vulnerable creatures of the sea, and they give our reserve its name. Slow-moving and dependent on healthy seagrass and reef habitats, they are a powerful indicator of ocean health: where seahorses thrive, the wider ecosystem thrives too. Protecting the seagrass meadows and reefs of Bastimentos Island helps safeguard the seahorses that live among them.