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Royalty-Free Underwater Stock Footage of a White Thorny Seahorse (Hippocampus histrix) – super close up view

This underwater video showcases the fascinating feeding behavior of a White Thorny Seahorse in a detailed side-view close-up. Filmed from an intimate, cinematic macro perspective, the footage captures the seahorse in profile as it uses its tubular snout to suction-feed on passing plankton and small crustaceans. The side view clearly reveals its spiny body structure, textured skin, and distinctive white coloration, set against a soft coral and reef background that highlights the species’ unique morphology.

Hippocampus histrix typically anchors itself to coral branches or sea fans using its prehensile tail to remain stable in gentle currents while hunting. This side-view footage documents natural behaviors such as subtle body swaying, tail grasping, and precise head and snout movements as the seahorse tracks prey. The macro perspective emphasizes the feeding action in profile, clearly illustrating the suction mechanics seahorses use to capture tiny drifting organisms.

Ideal for nature documentaries, marine-life films, educational content, scientific presentations, broadcast productions, and commercial projects, this high-quality underwater stock footage delivers exceptional macro clarity, smooth motion, and natural underwater lighting. It is well suited for visual storytelling focused on seahorse behavior, coral reef ecosystems, marine biodiversity, feeding strategies, and conservation themes.

This royalty-free underwater video includes a commercial-use license and is compatible with all major platforms, including YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, websites, presentations, e-learning platforms, museum exhibits, and broadcast media.

Technical Details

• Resolution: 3840 × 2160 (4K Ultra HD)
• Format: MOV / H.264
• Duration: 00:17 seconds
• Category: Underwater Stock Footage / Seahorse / White Thorny Seahorse / Hippocampus histrix / Macro Marine Life / Coral Reef / Sea Fan / Feeding Behavior / Marine Wildlife / Seahorse Side View Close-Up

Enhance your projects with professional White Thorny Seahorse super close-up view footage—an exceptional visual resource for documentary storytelling, marine education, conservation awareness, and cinematic reef imagery that reveals the hidden behaviors and biodiversity of coral reef ecosystems.