Here's how it works:
* The female seahorse deposits her eggs into a pouch on the male's belly. This pouch is a specialized structure with folds that help keep the eggs moist and protected.
* The male fertilizes the eggs internally.
* The male carries the eggs for several weeks until they hatch.
* He provides oxygen and nutrients to the developing embryos through a network of blood vessels in the pouch.
* Once the young hatch, the male releases them into the open water.
This is just one of the many fascinating adaptations that make seahorses so unique and special.