The Seahorse is a protected species because they're such a fragile marine animal. They are on the brink of survival as a population, especially in Sydney Harbor Australia.Their habitat of sponge gardens and soft corals are nearly wiped out in Sydney. The conservation status is listed as Endangered.
 
The boarder design is inspired by the ceremonial woven baskets of the indigenous Tribes of the Great Barrier Reef with decorative endangered Stag Horned Coral
boarder.