Sea dragon dads and octopus moms are the extreme marine parents we need, winning photos show.
A gorgeous new image shows a common sea dragon dad drifting through a seagrass meadow with his jewel-like egg clutch in tow.
Common sea dragons typically live at depths of around 13 to 20 feet , though they can dive down to 160 feet , according to the Georgia Aquarium . They usually begin brooding in late July or early August. Unlike most vertebrates, male sea dragon parents are the ones who invest time and energy into caring for unhatched eggs. Closely related groups, including seahorses and pipefishes, also display this unusual brooding strategy. However, seahorses and some pipefish sport a specialized kangaroo-like pouch to hold their eggs, whereas sea dragons simply glue their eggs to the underside of their tails.
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