In an update of numbers, biologists report a decrease of 90% in the number of specimens and talk about a series of causes, including the invasion and destruction of the habitat of this fish, and illegal captures. The Minister of the Sea was asked to create a sanctuary in the lagoon system.
Ria Formosa seahorse population has declined 90% since 2001 [video]
By RTP • June 5, 2019 - 12:29
Seahorses are at risk of extinction in the Ria Formosa, Algarve
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