08.27.09
From the issue Sleeper Hit
Sea Mates
The mood is set: a cozy little spot on the Monterey coast, a beautiful sunset, and the next thing you know…he's pregnant? Yes, he! Get the exclusive on the only male pregnancy in the animal kingdom—only at the Monterey Bay Aquarium's The Secret Lives of Seahorses. With a head like a horse, a tail like a monkey, and a kangaroo-like pouch, these quirky underwater creatures are spilling all their secrets at this brand-new exhibit. You'll be awestruck by the strangely beautiful leafy sea dragons and fascinated by the upside-down antics of the shrimpfish—just a few of the more than 15 different species featured. Get to The Secret Lives of Seahorses and take the most interesting anatomy lesson since sixth grade.
BONUS: Can't get enough of the seahorses? Become Pacific seahorse Herbie Hippocampus's friend on Facebook for seahorse surprises and special events.
Visit MontereyBayAquarium.org to plan your visit and purchase advance tickets to avoid lines.