Leafy Seadragon

Can you spot the leafy sea dragon taking a tumble in these ocean currents? These mesmerizing creatures are masters of camouflage, blending seamlessly into their coastal habitats with their intricate leaf-like appendages. Sadly, leafy sea dragon populations face several threats including, climate change, habitat destruction and pollution. Help these animals thrive by taking 3 pieces of rubbish with you at the beach, waterway or wherever you are. Together we can make a difference! #take3forthesea

The Leafy Seadragon

Leafy Sea Dragon | California Academy of Sciences

There are dragon in our oceans... Amongst the kelp of Australia's Great Southern Reef, leafy seadragons hide away. 🌊 Come spring, these stunning dragons start their breeding rituals. Just like seahorses, the male leafy seadragons carry its mate's eggs. Except they don't have a pouch like their seahorse cousins. Male leafy seadragons instead carry up to 250 eggs at a time on a brood patch under their tails. Four to six weeks later, the eggs hatch and begin rapidly growing. Adults can reach an im