About us
We are leaders in marine conservation, making discoveries through research and collaborating globally to take effective action for seahorses and their seas. Our approach is as multi-layered as the pressures on marine life. We connect our research to community initiatives, fisheries management and policy advocacy to advance marine conservation.
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Bottom trawling catches thousands of fish species, including those most at-risk
From seahorses to sharks, more than 3,000 fish species have been caught in bottom trawls, including many at risk of extinction, according to a new global inventory.
Spotlight on iSeahorse this Citizen Science Month
We have gained over 20,000 observations spanning nearly 100 countries and representing 40 of the 46 known charismatic seahorse species, all made possible by over 3,900 iSeahorse champions around the world. Join us!
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Reflections from SyngCo with our research biologist Elsa Camins
We caught up with Elsa to hear about what it meant to represent both Project Seahorse and the global experts group on seahorses and their relatives at SyngCo, a scientific conference dedicated to the conservation and research of these iconic fishes in Las Palmas De Gran Canaria.
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Join “Inspired by #IconicFishes”
Whether you paint, dance, doodle, weave, compose music, cut potato prints or create in ways we haven’t imagined yet...this is your invitation to join a global arts movement that connects people with conservation.
Call for videos and photos
We urgently need visual resources to help advance our conservation mission. We would be so grateful for your images and videos, for non-commercial use.
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Coral Reef Survival: Depth, Marine Protected Areas, and Seascape Structure Are Key
Latest study finds coral reefs are under pressure, but they do better in marine protected areas, deeper waters, & compact reef patches.
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Why decisions made at CITES CoP matter for seahorses
Insights from Dr Sarah Foster, Project Seahorse Program Leader, reporting from CoP20 in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.
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Seahorses are powerful ambassadors for the ocean
Their charm sparks curiosity and helps shine a light on bigger issues facing our world’s coastal marine ecosystems, such as unsustainable fisheries and habitat loss. They are found globally and live in some of the ocean’s most vital habitats: coral reefs, seagrass meadows, seaweed beds, mangrove forests, murky bottoms and even in open waters. With seahorses at the heart of our mission, we rally action that protects the ecosystems they live in and share with countless others.
Featured news from Project Seahorse
“In saving seahorses, we champion the well-being of our marine ecosystems.”
Prof. Amanda Vincent
Co-founder and Director