Building a Secret World for Seahorses

Roger Hansen, a passionate seahorse enthusiast, shares his journey of observing and studying the rare seahorse species Hippocampus engine. Despite not being a trained scientist, Roger has dedicated himself to building habitats and collecting data on seahorses in Southern California. His efforts have led to the establishment of seahorse colonies and have garnered worldwide interest. Roger's work is driven by his love for these gentle creatures and his desire to contribute to science. Through his experiences, he has gained personal insights and developed a deep connection with the seahorses.

What inspired Roger Hansen to start building biomes for seahorses?

• His scientific training

• His childhood dream of living by the ocean

• A documentary he watched

• His first sighting of a seahorse

What did Roger Hansen use to construct his first biome?

• Rocks and sand

• Coral and seaweed

• Sticks, palm prawns, and pine branches

• Plastic and metal

What kind of data does Roger Hansen collect in his notebooks?

• Seahorse social interactions

• Seahorse diet and feeding habits

• Environmental factors like tide and temperature

• Seahorse migration patterns

Why does Roger Hansen continue his work with seahorses despite not being paid?

• He hopes to sell his data to scientists

• He enjoys the long drives

• He has developed a personal bond with the seahorses

• He wants to become famous

How has living with seahorses influenced Roger Hansen's behavior?

• He has become more reclusive

• He has started to appreciate gentle beauty

• He has developed a fear of the ocean

• He has become more aggressive