. And fishermen who find these seahorses on the shore throw wine-filled cups into the water to gain Poseidon's favor, for he is god of the sea.
Actually, there is nothing imaginary about the seahorse, which is as real as you or me, one of the most fascinating creatures in the sea thanks to its various colors, habitat and way of life. But catching sight of this mythological creature underwater, that is in its natural setting, is not as easy as one might suppose, while capturing an image of it is even harder. There are two main reasons for this. First, seahorses choose to live where there is abundant vegetation; and second, they are past masters of camouflage.

BORN OF THE MALE
When you do see it in its natural surroundings, though, you feel that you are face to face with a creature out of the fairy tales. With its unusual head, erect but curved body, the prehensile tail that is held spirally, and above all with the eyes that follow you constantly and can move independently of one another,