Long Snout Seahorse

Australia's southern temperate coastal waters host a massive array of Seahorse relatives and some of the largest species. Not being strong swimmers, they rely heavily on structured, sheltered environments of sea grass and coral where they can anchor themselves against currents.

An X-ray view highlights the Long Snout Seahorse's interlocking bony plates and rings that case its entire body, instead of scales, and its segmented tail skeleton. 

Material: Brass or Stainless Steel, with wax-coated cord

Process: Laser cut by machine, de-nested by hand (separating the finished parts from the main sheet) and de-burred to a satin finish by hand

Measurements: W 55mm x L 120mm, depth 1.2mm 
Weight: 20g

This is one of seven pieces in the X-RAY XMAS Ocean Edition, designed and produced in Melbourne by ODD's owner, Kevin Burnett. 

When you buy this piece, $1 is donated to the Australian Marine Conservation Society.

Note: All images shown are of actual product. Because every piece is finished individually by hand, no two creatures are identical. Your creature will feature the same overall design, colours, and quality as the photos, but there may be minor variations that make it uniquely yours.