SAN DIEGO—A female Weedy Seadragon has transferred eggs to a male at the Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego, a rare event and a first for the institution, it was announced Monday.
“We’re elated to be able to witness this at the aquarium,” said Jenn Nero Moffatt, senior director of animal care, science, and conservation at the Birch. “It’s extremely rare for seadragons to breed in captivity so this is a monumental milestone for all of our staff.
