In this video, you can see one of our northern seahorses feeding on mysis shrimp. The northern seahorse has a specialized feeding strategy that supports its unique biology. Lacking both teeth and a stomach, this species relies on a tubular snout to draw in small prey such as amphipods and other invertebrates. Because their digestive system is relatively inefficient, adult northern seahorses must feed frequently, often consuming prey 30-50 times per day. This near-constant feeding helps meet thei