The Walea soft coral pygmy seahorse is a tiny marine species found only among soft coral reefs in the waters of Indonesia. Its survival is threatened by habitat degradation caused by climate change, coral reef damage, pollution, and destructive fishing practices. Because it depends entirely on healthy soft coral for shelter and camouflage, the loss of these habitats places the species at significant risk. Protecting coral reef ecosystems is essential for the survival of the Walea soft coral pygmy seahorse and the many other species that rely on these fragile marine environments.