What creature glides through the ocean with a tail like a monkey and a head like a horse? The seahorse, of course! Seahorses are very unique with their long noses, upright bodies, and curling tails. So….what exactly is a seahorse? Discover God's incredible designs in these one-of-a-kind creatures of the sea.

Here’s our trail map:

1. What Exactly Is a Seahorse?
2. How Is a Seahorse Like a Vacuum Cleaner?
3. Why Do Male Seahorses Have Babies?
4. How Does God Prepare Us For Growing Up?

Related Lessons to listen to next:

1. What Is a Shark’s 6th Sense? With Marine Biologist Michael Lane - Lesson 45: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/6d415944-5436-4f3c-810f-7ab3cf20591a/
2. How Do Fish Breathe Underwater? The Curious Ways Creatures Breathe - Lesson 68: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/0fc09da4-deab-42ce-9e57-2a2d5e9a2d8c/

Eryn's Books:

1. The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About Sabbath Living: https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Rest-Creation-Sabbath-Living/dp/0825448891
2. Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615
3. 936 Pennies: Discovering the Joy of Intentional Parenting: https://www.amazon.com/936-Pennies-Discovering-Intentional-Parenting/dp/0764219782

Episode Links:

1. Apologia’s Swimming Creatures Zoology Curriculum: https://www.apologia.com/shop/zoology-2-advantage-set/
2. Explore Apologia’s curriculum and classes: https://www.apologia.com/
3. Save 20% and get a FREE speaker using code Nat20 at https://www.sherwoodkids.com/nat20 (offer valid through March 31, 2026)
4. Nat Theo Club Bonus Video: https://erynlynum.com/member
5. Get full lesson guides in the Nat Theo Club: https://erynlynum.com/club
6. Free Seahorse Coloring Sheet: https://erynlynum.com/why-do-male-seahorses-have-babies/
7. Ask your nature question: https://erynlynum.com/ask

Scriptures Referenced in This Episode:

“You saw my body as it was formed. All the days planned for me were written in your book before I was one day old.” Psalm 139:16 (NCV)

“‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ says the Lord. ‘They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.’” Jeremiah 29:11 (NLT)

“Teach me to do what you want,

because you are my God.

Let your good Spirit

lead me on level ground.” Psalm 43:10 (NCV)

Terms Learned in This Episode:

1. Chondrichthyes: Cartilaginous fish. Fish with cartilage instead of bones.
2. Bony Fish: The largest fish category consisting of fish with bony skeletons.
3. Hippocampus: Genus (category) of fish with seahorses.
4. Pivot Feeding: A rapid way a seahorse catches food by quickly snapping their head and sucking in water like a tiny vacuum to pull in prey.
5. Brood Pouch: A special pouch on a male seahorse where the female's eggs are placed. The male incubates the eggs inside the pouch until they are ready to hatch.

This podcast episode contains paid advertisements.

Mentioned in this episode:

Magnify: A Wild & Wonderful Summer Adventure by Nat Theo

Join us for summer Bible & nature study! https://thenaturaltheologyproject.com/magnify