Leafy Seadragons of South Australia (Is it a fish or seaweed?)

In an epic expedition down under, the Bird family goes on a search for the most exquisite seahorse in the world--the Leafy Seadragon! Just south of Adelaide in South Australia is a place where the "Leafies" can be found! But the water is cold and the wind is blowing!
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[@catherinehazur7336]

Totally worth the unforgettable trip to the Oz coast from Boston. What an adventure! Glad you captured that precious fotography of the Leafy Sea dragon in his lair! Liked and subbed

[@BlueWorldTV]

Welcome aboard and thanks!

[@ethleen]

I was actually sleepy, but when I accidentally pressed this video my eyes became wide open. Unbelievable creature. Thanks for sharing.

[@jonathansantos6009]

I like your family’s collective motivation to go and do underwater adventures together. You folks are Truely blessed. I like how they built a new port walk with stairs for divers. Nice vegetation bed and seadragon. I’m glad you folks found some seadragon to film the first time in the water. Look how the seadragon just floats gracefully with tides and underwater currents. It felt like a short video for such a far ways to travel. I guess the water was too cold for the children. Thank you folks for sharing such experiences who would never even know what it’s like underwater , especially how you feel peaceful joyful. 💚💙

[@Bladavia]

I would've really liked to hear more about their lives. How/what do they eat ? Their breeding cycle, so on

[@pumpkinhills7611]

They eat tiny crustaceans like shrimp and larval fish through their mouth like a straw as they actually suck the prey in. They're ambush predators and tend to be difficult to spot most of the time as they even mimic the movement of the kelp.

[@marilynalvarez9951]

I love Leafy Sea Dragons, they're so majestic though I'm a little more partial to the Weedy Sea Dragon because it was the first one I saw and I love their colors...amazing creatures.

[@blue_jai2790]

0:58 That face is just brilliant 🤣 1:33 I KNOW! I _never_ sleep on airplanes. It’s literally impossible for me. 6:39 Oh my god that is gorgeous 8:08 That’s a cool shot right there 9:07 That’s adorable 🤣🤣🤣 9:21 20 years? Omg Wow, I love these things. Especially with the conditions, you did AMAZING with the shots! I kinda feel bad for Elise and Liam cause they had to be cold, but I’m pretty sure they enjoyed it! Also, the poor seahorses are probably trying so hard to stay camouflaged, like you said. Oh and guess what? ITS OFFICIAL IM GETTING YOUR MERCH FOR CHRISTMAS WOOOOOHOOOOOO I’m literally so excited 💙💙💙💙💙💙

[@Ecotasia]

Too long of a wait, sea dragons are just so cool.

[@millal6751]

definite

[@jhh7688]

4

[@nadiacwik6316]

They are cool

[@nadiacwik6316]

I want to go see those in real life

[@nadiacwik6316]

So beautiful

[@bemusedbandersnatch2069]

That was so soothing to watch. What a curious way to live a life, just hanging out in the sea gardens and getting tossed around by the waves. And how do they grow those weird pseudo-leaves? They're just amazing.

[@oliverpierce5118]

THIS LOOKS AWESOME THESE ARE SOME OF THE COOLEST ANIMALS EVER

[@millal6751]

yeah they totally are

[@nadiacwik6316]

YES THEY RE SO COOL EVER

[@nadiacwik6316]

OK I LOVE THIS VIDEO

[@elanianiyvwia8687]

Magical, graceful, regal, and the essence of beauty.

[@missbirch3901]

Hi jonathan your making my day again keep it up please your the only one who keeps me intertaind

[@blue_jai2790]

AlpinePlayz 9 : He’s awesome

[@SCDJMU]

*You're

[@yaseerjafari4127]

Is it just me that says 'OWW' when the hammerhead hits the camera.

[@offolter5821]

I wince at the clunk every time

[@mohamedmouadghaffouli2195]

finally 👊God bless your Familly Mr Jonathan ..and all the blue world members 🙏🙏

[@emmanoble257]

I love all your videos I can’t wait until this one is up and ready. 😀😀🙂

[@macmooney9136]

Nice family trip Jonathan Bird

[@subhashinis2341]

That’s a cool shot right there!

[@muhamadamirulhafiz2852]

Leafy sea dragon were totally worth the excitement!!!

[@hyekang3850]

the closeup shots have their pupils like heart shape 😍 😍 bravo.

[@Cichlids23]

Amazing creature!

[@suparnasharma6199]

just awesome

[@jonathondeangelo8532]

That leafy sea dragon is awesome

[@jonathondeangelo8532]

BlueWorldTV your videos are so cool and awesome

[@subhashinis2341]

I love all your videos. I can’t wait until this one is up and ready!

[@Dml888cool]

Another fantabulous segment!! Yahoo!! 😁👍🏼❤️

[@joscelindlukas3685]

I love all your videos about your blue world, and it's blown me away! Please keep making those!🐳🦀

[@laurametheny1008]

Oh boy! You have no idea how happy this made me! Sea Horses/Dragons were my very first loves of sea critters. Back when I was still a teen. I have them all over my room! I even have a sea horse roach clip lol. I don't use that; it's handmade and beautiful. My fam has bought me sea horse things too. I even have a Littlest Pet Shop Sea Horse. Along side a Giraffe which I am also crazy about. Have become more of an animal lover since I've grown older and unable to work after 30yrs of physical labor. And children. So I'm tickled to see your whole lovely fam out there! My granddaughter went to a scuba birthday party once. I was so excited for her I even subbed her to Scuba Mag. She didn't pursue it tho.😓 I made sure my daughter had swimming lessons at age 4 and she did the same with her 3 but none have been interested in going further. My granddaughter is an NHS member with an outstanding grade point and plays violin. She has huge scholarships available and I had hoped for some kind of animal or human biology but she's chosen to stay here and go for child psychology. Guess that's a good thing too. One grandson is in engineering..biomedical..so good as well. Wish I had or my daughter, gone into animal science but we both had families young and had to focus on that. Boy I'm just babbling away! Sorry mate! Lol. Love you guys! Hope you are still doing this. I'm just trying to catch all the stuff youtube is now sending me. Late. No surprise.🙏💙🐡🐉 Closest thing to a sea dragon in my emojis. What a shame.

[@BlueWorldTV]

Look at it this way, the grandkids will be gainfully employed!!

[@theresapepanio3819]

Lovely family 💕 I always had a joy in my heart every time i watched your chanel. God bless!

[@walaasami7811]

It's too CUTE for words!

[@donnamorgan144]

Thank you for all the content you show here those sea horses are beautiful and i always am intetested in seeing new underwater animals

[@iphonejacki]

Absolutely stunning!

[@chisaquaticvibe6524]

How delightful!

[@great-grandmakirk8828]

Just beautiful.😍👍🏻👏🏼

[@sforza209]

It’s so majestic!

[@rhirhi7776]

Amazing 😍what a dream!

[@miragex2256]

Absolutely love these animals thanks Jonathan :)

[@joshmvines]

Another great production. Love the time put in these

[@BlueWorldTV]

Thanks Josh and thanks for recognizing the effort!

[@onemignatipal4681]

Woohoooo been waiting for this 😍

[@tub4977]

Amazing!

[@varunrbvarunrb9823]

Wonderful spices in sea

[@leslieharris2536]

AWESOME!!!!

[@aryashahane6920]

Awesome you guys are quite adventurous

[@tharakasamith8538]

Excellent vedio

[@sophiavu2719]

Wow very beautiful thank you 😍

[@ClaraMoSi]

Lovely!!!

[@dio_663]

Wow Amazing

[@mrigendrapalsingh]

Wow bro that is really exciting and amazing 🤩 creature

[@chrisauten2039]

I think it is positively beautiful.

[@gingerbread6614]

That is awesome. Thank you

[@Wouterium]

This is just amazing

[@lans2269]

What a beautiful seacreature😮💕

[@catrinalaurito-orag]

Wooow!!! Amazing!!

[@flamah10n]

AMAZING!

[@vaibhavbhalerao2963]

Amazing animal. Hats off to ur hard work and dedication.

[@gabrielkwiecinskiantunes8950]

This guy always has great footage.

[@RobinPillage.]

Fantastic, loved it!

[@AntonioCristerna]

👍 great adventure. Congratulations .

[@veronicacueto5539]

Wonderful

[@monicaestill]

Absolutely fantastic thank you for sharing this unbelievable beauty with us

[@BlueWorldTV]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@christine9216]

wow that is awesome!

[@conorcannon5046]

Great as usual

[@pf8662]

Oh my! Wat an amazing and gorgeous creature!

[@BlueWorldTV]

I think so too!

[@s.kchoudery9844]

Nice Jonathan you have best job of world

[@whbproductions2440]

Amazing

[@carloszamora4969]

Gracias por compartir estuvo genial! thanks for share was great!

[@10penpaper]

Great work Mr. Bird. Its one of your best. Its not easy in this kind of underwater environment. But still the time you gave for a single shot made it look surreal.

[@BetoAzamar]

Beautiful

[@mehmylandmehmyland8831]

I’ve seen leafy sea dragons at aquariums they are really pretty

[@leftofright]

Hi Jonathan thanks for the show. I spotted one of these on the Aliwal Shoal many years back, which makes it an interesting and diverse creature! Thanks for the amazing dive sites over the years 🤿👌

[@BlueWorldTV]

In South Africa? They are only known in South Australia. If you saw one in South Africa, that would be a first.

[@vinceyenyez2991]

I just visited blue world channel.. I love all the episodes.. Wow amazing.. I dont know how to swim.. Im 90kg.. Im 36 already.. Maybe i can be rich soon to experience this adventure of a lifetime through diving.. From Philippines with support..😁

[@Moon_knight20]

Thank you for sharing your sea adventures.

[@BlueWorldTV]

Thank you for watching them!

[@jamiemonroe9236]

Wow!! I had no idea these existed these are freaking awesome!!

[@machinesrus9212]

so cool!

[@rodrigomaccaw]

Hello from Brazil!!!! That's awesome

[@BikieMC]

AMAZING!!! i love you so much been watching since 2014

[@BlueWorldTV]

Thanks for being a long term fan! We appreciate it!

[@lipstickrose]

The Leafy Seadragons are my FAVOURITE Seadragons! I love Seadragons in general but these are my absolute favourite due to how unique and unworldly they look! The way they swim and look makes them look like Unicorns!

[@yqhanliving]

Amazing creature.

[@dkanev38]

The Aussie nature is so gorgeous! Great video!

[@mngshjoshi]

We t by. I'm going to Hu the

[@pam510]

The leafy sea dragon is INCREDIBLE!

[@pamstephens2403]

Awesome..😊 Beautiful

[@BlueWorldTV]

Thanks a lot 😊

[@tuffgirl922]

So excited that you are able to share this with your kids. How amazing an opportunity for them. 👍🦈🐬🦑🐳🐋🐟🐠🦐🐡🐙🐚🦀

[@stilcrazychris]

That was so cool..... Thank you. It was amazing, Chris from Missouri

[@BlueWorldTV]

Thanks!

[@baleymaclure]

I’m excited

[@creepergamingplays9162]

I love your vids keep it up!

[@Ap12121]

Wowwww amazing animals

[@busybillyb33]

I saw these in person at my local aquarium exhibit. I generally assumed seahorses to be no bigger than the palm of my hand. But these Leafy Seadragons are surprisingly huge! Probably almost elbow length.

[@lenav6947]

Omg you are amazing!!!!I see my future at your videos

[@tsokoolet]

Weee. Another cool animal. Haha. Loveeeee it! Thanks Jonathan!

[@99kclim]

Awesome video Jonathan!

[@BlueWorldTV]

Thanks!

[@sanpedroso8721]

Wonderfull images of this incredible animal just amazing.

[@BlueWorldTV]

Thanks!

[@sundaysweekendvideos7364]

Pls show more videos

[@todivetoday]

Awesome, always wanted to photograph them, thank you for the info. Cheers

[@svrrxty5746]

I bin with your vids 4 years

[@AuthorPaulGDay]

I recently found and filmed one of these magnificent creatures. Such a priviledge to see one in the wild.

[@rayley11]

Thanks for sharing this jonathan it makes me relax when im staring at the leafy seadragon keep it up and i hope you and your family will be safe and thanks for keeping us entertain.👍👍👍 Godbless BlueWorld👍

[@rayley11]

Didn't expect that you will like my comment thank you. :)

[@breadcrummzz447]

Your Channel is awesome 👍🏻

[@user-gz1nv6nw3q]

That's where I did my introductory dives! No leafy seadragons though :(

[@BlueWorldTV]

None?

[@michaelhill9738]

My family loves leafy sea dragons! Always our favorite at aquariums; well, and sea turtles 🐢.

[@mahindrapotdar7837]

Sir you show us blue world... Your work is graet... Thanks sir....... Love from india

[@chrisetchells7922]

I waited so long for this I love all your videos and they really inspired me to be a marine biologist so I can become a safety diver. I also want to go to the Red Sea because in you’re video it looked amazing

[@Jahirmarin15]

Nice 😮

[@namnguyen3520]

wunderbar trip spectacular ocean explorers globetrotters thanks

[@cloudb.1071]

What was that cute little pink thing at 0.27? 😂❤️ Hahaha