Advancing marine conservation
Every year, thousands of seahorse sightings are shared through our citizen science platform, iSeahorse, by divers, snorkelers, and ocean enthusiasts around the world. These observations help scientists understand where seahorses live, which habitats they prefer, and what threats they face. But for 11 known species, we are still in the dark. These are seahorses we …
We are pleased to share our latest research paper, “The state of knowledge on four families of Syngnathoidei fishes (Teleostei: Syngnathiformes): Aulostomidae, Centriscidae, Fistulariidae and Solenostomidae”, published in Journal of Fish Biology. The study takes a deep dive into the relatives of seahorses, a group of remarkable but often understudied fishes found in coastal waters around the world.… Read more
Crawford, T. (Apr 10, 2026) Bottom sea trawlers snaring many endangered species: UBC study. Vancouver Sun (Article) https://vancouversun.com/news/bottom-sea-trawlers-snaring-endangered-species-ubc… Read more
Hutchins, R. (April 09, 2026) World-first study exposes the breadth of bottom trawling’s catch. Oceanographic (Article) https://oceanographicmagazine.com/news/world-first-study-exposes-the-breadth-of-bottom-trawlings-catch/… Read more
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. More than 3,000 fish species have been caught in bottom trawls, with estimates suggesting the true number could be nearly double, according to the world’s first global inventory. Published in Reviews in Fish Biology and Fisheries by researchers at the University …
This #CitizenScienceMonth, we’re highlighting how iSeahorse is turning sightings into science. Led by Project Seahorse researcher Elsa Camins, analysis of 7,700+ observations from nearly 100 countries has generated new insights into the life-history and habitat use of 35 seahorse species! Learn more: https://projectseahorse.org/resource/advances-in-life-history-knowledge-for-35-seahorse-species-from-community-science/… Read more
As a member of the Transform Bottom Trawling (TBT) research coordination team, Project Seahorse is pleased to have contributed to a newly launched report challenging one of the most persistent myths in fisheries policy: that industrial bottom trawling is essential to feeding a growing global population.… Read more
🌊This #CitizenScienceMonth, we’re celebrating #iSeahorse…our citizen science program where YOU can help protect seahorses! 👀 Spotted a seahorse? Report your sighting with the iSeahorse project hosted on iNaturalist.org. Your photos provide crucial data to help scientists better protect seahorses and their habitats! 🔎Spot a seahorse → 📷 Snap a photo → 💻 Share with iSeahorse …
April is citizen science month, and we’re shining a spotlight on iSeahorse, Project Seahorse’s global community science platform that encourages ocean enthusiasts to report seahorse sightings and help fill critical research gaps. Since its launch, we have gained over 20,000 observations spanning nearly 100 countries and representing 40 of the 46 known charismatic seahorse species, …
Miguel Correia is Project Seahorse’s syngnathid biologist, research associate, and the focal point for field conservation for the IUCN Seahorse, Pipefish and Seadragon Specialist Group (IUCN SPS SG). He recently attended SyngCo, a scientific conference dedicated to the conservation and research of seahorses and their relatives in Las Palmas De Gran Canaria. We caught …
