Seahorse Gives Birth to Conjoined Twins at Bethune-Cookman University's Aquatic Research Laboratory

DAYTONA BEACH, FL- On August 17, 2020, a very rare occurrence of conjoined dwarf seahorses were born in the Aquatic Research Laboratory at Bethune-Cookman University. The seahorses are 14 days old and doing well. The twins are joined at the mid abdomen and Assistant Professor of Biology and Environmental Sarah E. Krejci, Ph.D. believes the seahorses may only be joined at the bony plates under their skin and do not share any organs.

Dr. Krejci and her student researchers will continue to support the seahorses and document their progress. The seahorse research is funded by the Transdisciplinary Data Scholars Development program funded by B-CU's Title III Program and provides financial support for students working in the lab and research supplies.

Learn more and follow their journey via Instagram and Twitter @kresearchlab and on the blog at www.aquaticresearchlab.org.

About B-CU

Founded in 1904 by Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune, Bethune-Cookman University (B-CU) today sustains her legacy of faith, scholarship, and service through its relationship with the United Methodist Church and its commitment to academic excellence and civic engagement. B-CU offers 36 undergraduate and 8 graduate degrees on its main campus. Located in Daytona Beach, FL B-CU is one of three private, historically black colleges in the state of Florida. The institution boasts a diverse and international faculty and student body of nearly 3,000. For more information, visit www.cookman.edu.