anthropocène, installation #02 ongoing Knysna seahorse (hippocampus capensis), endangered. The primary habitat of this species, the Knysna estuary, is among the most heavily used water bodies of South Africa. Human settlements and associated industrial, domestic and recreational activities are increasing around all estuaries where the species has been recorded. The area is under threat from urban expansion and land-use changes in the catchment; stormwater runoff has increased in volume, and peak flows carry suspended sediment into the estuary (strong currents sweep animals and plants out into the sea and silt depositions result in the clogging of gills); rising population and developments to provide piped water threatens freshwater inflow and waste water disposal brings in chemical and biological pollutants. Development surrounding the estuary is known to deposit trace metals, hydrocarbons, pesticides and organic wastes into the estuary. Within the estuary, the cumulative impact of boats may significantly affect the seagrass habitats of this species. Pollution events or other disturbances which affect the submerged plant beds of these estuaries will have a direct and indirect impact on hippocampus capensis populations. source : www.iucnredlist.org #1milliontomiss #seahorse #endangeredspecies #hippocampe #hippocampus #especesmenacees #habitatloss #pollution #anthropocene #anthropocenedmj https://www.instagram.com/p/CFFrge9qBiH/?igshid=1njoo1bvdb8sb