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because they are not awsome swimers.and they let the sea carry them where every the sea takes them that's where they go.& they use there tails to pull on kelp stop them from moving.

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It saves energy and makes it harder for a predator to spot them. Win-win for the seahorse.

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Yes, they swim very slowly

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