11 inch Seahorse

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A seahorse 11 inches in length was recovered from the sea off Kalpitiya by local fishermen. Seahorses which have been recovered from Sri Lankan waters are usually 2 inches in length but this specimen which is 11 inches is believed to be the longest seahorse recovered from the area. Pix by Hiran Priyankara

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rajitha Sunday, 27 February 2011 06:13 AM

Pls dont let this creature die

abhishek Sunday, 27 February 2011 07:48 AM

let it live alone !!!!

NAL Sunday, 27 February 2011 08:25 AM

All the crooks would be heading to Kalpitiya now to start the next dirty business... Authorities, pls protect these creatures.

Riyazi-Dorking Sunday, 27 February 2011 08:46 AM

Must be an overweight seahorse !! Like some of our politicians !!

Bird Eye Sunday, 27 February 2011 08:56 AM

So many exotic fishes are being caught and exported, it seems nobody cares.

asoka abeywardena Sunday, 27 February 2011 10:29 AM

is that eatable....we are starving.

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