Seahorses & pipefish

Syngnathidae

Seahorses are the ultimate slow-dive reward — tiny, superbly camouflaged, and easy to swim right past. Pipefish are their stretched-out cousins, hiding in seagrass and along ropes. A good guide and sharp eyes make all the difference.

Last updated April 2026

Long-snouted seahorseHippocampus guttulatus2 photos

Up to 12 cm020m
Long-snouted seahorse

© Jouni Kuisma

Long-snouted seahorse

© Jouni Kuisma

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