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

This underwater video reveals the fascinating feeding behavior of a White Thorny Seahorse in a stunning close-up. Filmed from an intimate, cinematic macro perspective, the footage shows the seahorse using its tubular mouth to suction-feed on passing plankton and small crustaceans. Its spiny body, textured skin, and distinctive white coloration stand out against the soft coral and reef backdrop, highlighting the unique morphology of this species.

Hippocampus histrix typically anchors itself to coral branches or sea fans with its prehensile tail to maintain stability in currents while hunting. This close-up footage captures natural behavior such as subtle body swaying, tail grasping, and precise head movements as the seahorse tracks prey. The macro perspective emphasizes the intricate feeding motion, showcasing the suction mechanics seahorses use to consume tiny organisms.

Perfect 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 ideal for projects focused on seahorse behavior, coral reef ecosystems, biodiversity, feeding strategies, and marine conservation.

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: 00:30 seconds
• Category: Underwater Stock Footage / Seahorse / White Thorny Seahorse / Hippocampus histrix / Macro Marine Life / Coral Reef / Sea Fan / Feeding Behavior / Marine Wildlife / White Thorny Seahorse Close-Up

Enhance your projects with professional white thorny seahorse close-up footage—an exceptional visual resource for documentary storytelling, marine education, conservation awareness, and cinematic reef visuals that reveal the hidden behaviors and biodiversity of coral reef ecosystems.