White’s seahorse released in Australia – Supplied by Dr. David Harasti
Today’s good news story comes from my favorite source, the Good News Network. Here is the story.
‘Best One We’ve Ever Done’–Scientists Release Hundreds of Endangered Seahorses Back Into the Wild
Marine biologists restoring populations of seahorses off Australia’s east coast are ecstatic at the best efforts they’ve seen so far.
Hundreds of White’s seahorses, the only seahorse or seadragon species on Australia’s national endangered species list, were released into the waters north of Newcastle into specially-made “hotels.”
The project was conducted through a private-public effort consisting of the Sydney Aquarium and the Department of Primary Industries, (DPI) an agency that oversees hunting, agriculture, fishing, and forestry.
A generation ago, divers might see two dozen White’s seahorses at a time off Sydney Harbor at a refuge called Port Stephens, but coastal development and boat moorings have disrupted the habitat of these beautiful and strange creatures.
Sydney Aquarium has a very successful breeding program for the animal that uses individuals from Port Stephens as broodstock. The fathers raise the eggs of the next generation in a belly pouch—a feature unique in the entire animal kingdom—and are collected in large bags of seawater after they hatch.
They are then taken to the refuges and lowered down into their hotels. The hotels are essentially cages meant for much larger animals. They create plenty of nooks and crannies that serve as habitats for them and their prey species, like crustaceans.
Recently, aboard a DPI boat off Nelson Bay, Dr. David Harasti, a scientist with the department, released 350 baby seahorses at one time.
“That was the best one we’ve ever done—350 baby seahorses sitting around in their new home,” he told ABC au, who filmed him doing the release.
“It’s great to see, and I can’t wait to go back in a couple of weeks and see how they’re doing.”
Harasti is also planning to check up on his charges this coming October.
The good news here is that with work, endangered species can be saved. Today’s JohnKu talks about what saving endangered species means to us. I hope you have a wonderful weekend.
Endangered by John W. Howell © 2023
Vanishing Species,
Are the early warning signs . . .
For the rest of us.
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This is a wonderful good news story, John. Just what the lead up to the weekend needs. Thanks for sharing. Hugs 🤗💕🙂
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I agree, Harmony. Thank you for the lovely comment. 🤗
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Very cool story. I look forward to these posts every week.
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I’m glad. I enjoy them as well. Thanks, Craig.
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Wonderful!
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Another great JohnKu and Fri-yay! I look forward to your Friday posts, John, because of the hope they convey. With all that is happening in our world, there are those who work tirelessly (and quietly) to create a future we can all embrace. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. 😊
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We all have to embrace hope, Gwen. When the world spins out of control it is the one thing that can give us the focus to continue to try and make it right again. You are right about those who work to create a future. They are there. I hope you have a super weekend. 😊
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Fascinating! Your JohnKu is spot-on, too.
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So glad, Liz
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Doesn’t it make you feel good to see things like this. I like the “Zoo” programs on TV about the Bronx Zoo (all 5 including the NY aquarium), Chester Zoo, UK and San Diego. They breed and release creatures all over the world.
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It does make me feel good too, GP. Thanks.
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This is a wonderful Friday share, John. Thank you!
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I agree, Jill. Thank you.
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Awesome. Really hope this helps.
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For the seahorses I think it does. Thanks, Charles.
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That is good news, John. Thanks for sharing and enjoy your weekend.
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Enjoy yours as well, Joan. Thank you for the lovely comment. 😊
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Like everyone else, John, I love this story! You know a nature-lover like me is going to be happy to see such a wonderful thing. And sea horses are so interesting … and CUTE! … it makes the news even better. I hope this turns out to be a very successful endeavor, and look forward to more good news when they go back to check on them.
Thanks for sharing, John, and your JohnKu is on the money! Enjoy the rest of your Fri-Yay, and have a super weekend! 😀
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Thank you, Marcia. I hope you have a super weekend as well.
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Very interesting little creatures and…nice, feel-good story. Good weekend to you John and here comes that “day” again👍.
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Thank you, Jim. Yes it is coming for sure. Hope you have a super weekend.
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We humans kicked them out of their homes, so we can certainly work to give them another one.
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Seems like the right thing to do.
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I love that you have dedicated Fridays to wonderful stories like these. Your JohnKu hit the nail on the head.
Happy Friday to you and all your girls!
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Thank you, Dale. Words like yours keep me doing this.
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Then I will keep on encouraging you!!
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It’s good that people are working to keep species from being wiped from the face of the earth. I agree with your Johnku.
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Thank you, Tim
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Seahorses are such amazing animals.
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They are indeed.
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Wonderful share, John. We were in an aquarium somewhere when some baby seahorses were born – there were a LOT of them! The tank just sparkled with them.
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I found it interesting that the dads took care of them.
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Me, too. I guess the Moms were too tired from giving birth. 🙂
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I think you are right.
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Your John-Ku nailed it. What a positive story. Thanks for sharing, John. Have a great weekend.
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Have a great weekend as well Staci. Thanks for the lovely words.
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This makes my heart glad! ❤
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Which makes me glad. 🤗
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Love your JohnKu — so very true. Great story, too. Have a splendid weekend, John (and Happy Mother’s Day to the Producer!)
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The kind of news that warms my heart! Your Johnku is spot-on! Have a great weekend, John xo
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Have a great weekend as well, Marie. Thanks for the nice comment.
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Yay for the seahorses!
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I agree,
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And this time someone paid attention to the warning signs. Well done all around! There is hope for us.
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There is hope. Thanks, Pam. 😁
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Another wonderful good news story, John. Thank you for sharing! And I love the JohnKu!
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Thank you so much, Jan. 😊
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Excellent lesson to a great story Sheriff.
Yes, too many of us fail to realize we don’t own this planet. We rent it.
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So true pilgrim.
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Another great story Boss
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Great story, John, and a powerful reminder in your poem.
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Thank you, Dan
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We need lots of good news like this!
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Yes we do. Thanks, Luanne
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You are welcome.
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This is so heartwarming…hugs, C
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I agree, Cheryl. Thanks 🤗
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That’s cool. 🙂
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Uh huh.
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IMHO, humans should have been the first of the endangered species. Then the rest would probably be fine right now.
As it is, in all our hubris, we’ve made a mess.
At least some humans are dong what they can. I wish them and all of the beautiful little sea horses great success.
Lovely JohnKu.
Thank you for these weekly “Good News” posts, John!
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I’m so glad you liked the post, Resa. I agree on humans going extinct. ☢︎x ☢︎x ☢︎x ☢︎x
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We probably will, and leave the earth to itself.
Hmmm? …. ☢︎x ☢︎x ☢︎x ☢︎x
Playing hardball?
Do dogs get fur balls?
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Dogs do not get furballs
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Love you good news articles John. Yay for bringing back seahorses 🙂
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Glad to hear you like the stories. 😊
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