India, June 27 -- University of Queensland researchers have begun the state's first study of White's Seahorses to save them from extinction.
Associate Professor Karen Cheneyfrom theSchool of the Environmentsaid there were critical information gaps about the seahorse species, which was 1 of only 2 in the world classified as endangered.
"The species was listed as endangered in 2020 after some New South Wales populations declined by 90 per cent within 6 years," Dr Cheney said.
"Similar population declines may have occurred in Queensland but the species has never been studied here so no conservation efforts exist unlike in NSW.
"Seahorses are highly selective with habitat choices and have minimal ability to move so they are very susceptible...