# UK Warns Divers Against Disturbing Protected Seahorses 2026-08-06T18:05:07+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Britain’s Marine Management Organisation has warned divers, snorkellers and film crews that deliberately searching for, photographing or filming native seahorses without a specialist wildlife licence could lead to enforcement action. The Times of India reports that both British species are protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 and trade regulations. Warmer weather and coastal tourism have increased encounters, including seahorses caught in crab nets and visitors entering known breeding sites. Officials advise people to watch for no more than five minutes, keep at least five metres away if the animal shows stress, and avoid touching or flash photography. The campaign covers Poole Harbour and Studland Bay in Dorset, and Torbay in Devon. ## Coverage - timesofindia.indiatimes.com Tags: marine conservation, seahorses, UK, wildlife protection Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/uk-warns-divers-against-disturbing-protected-seahorses/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/uk-warns-divers-against-disturbing-protected-seahorses/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.