Advancing marine conservation
Close to five million smuggled seahorses worth an estimated CAD$29 million were seized by authorities over a 10-year span, according to a new study that warns the scale of the trade is far larger than current data suggest. Published today in Conservation Biology, the study analyzed online seizure records from 2010 to 2021 and found …
Seahorses can literally change colour to blend into their surroundings. Next time you 🔎spot one of these little wonders underwater, don’t forget to 📷 snap a photo and 💻 share your sightings with the #iSeahorse Project on 🔗 iNaturalist.org. Your photos can provide crucial data, helping our scientists fill research gaps to better protect seahorses …
Seahorses are masters of camouflage😶🌫️….but if you 🔎spot one, don’t forget to 📷 snap a photo and 💻 share your sightings with the #iSeahorse Project on 🔗 iNaturalist.org. Your photos can provide crucial data, helping our scientists fill research gaps to better protect seahorses and the seas. 💙🌊 A big thank you to citizen scientist …
This #CitizenScienceMonth, we are shining a spotlight on #iSeahorse, our very own citizen science project hosted on #iNaturalist 🌊🍃 It is a platform where 🤿 divers, snorkelers, and ocean lovers like you can report #seahorse sightings to help scientists better protect these quirky fishesand the seas. Thanks to your sightings over the years, we’ve learned …
April is #CitizenScienceMonth, and we are shining a spotlight on #iSeahorse, our very own citizen science project hosted on #iNaturalist 🌊🍃 It is a platform where 🤿 divers, snorkelers, and ocean lovers like you can report #seahorse sightings to help our scientists better protect these quirky fishes and their seas. So…next time you 🔎 spot …
🔎 Spotted a seahorse in the wild? Don’t forget to share your sightings with our iSeahorse Project on 🔗 iNaturalist.org, as your photos provide crucial data that can help our scientists better protect seahorses and their habitats. A big thank you to citizen scientist Piotr Lukasik for submitting this incredible sighting to the iSeahorse Project. …
April 3 is #UBCGivingDay! With your contribution, we can help create a healthier future for seahorses and our oceans. 🌊💙 Through groundbreaking research and effective conservation initiatives, our team tackles critical pressures like unsustainable fishing practices and habitat loss. This Giving Day is your chance to donate and support our mission. Visit April 3 is …
🌊This #CitizenScienceMonth, we’re celebrating #iSeahorse…our citizen science program where YOU can help protect seahorses! 👀 See a seahorse? Report your sighting on iSeahorse.org (hosted by iNaturalist). Your photos provide crucial data to help scientists better protect seahorses and their habitats! 🔎Spot a seahorse → 📷 Snap a photo → 💻 Share on iSeahorse.org. It’s that …
🌊 We’re Hiring 🌊 Project Seahorse is looking for a Research Associate to help advance the conservation of seahorses and their relatives through research, expert collaboration, and community engagement. To apply visit https://ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ubcfacultyjobs/details/Research-Associate-Project-Seahorse_JR20163 #Hiring #ProjectSeahorse #SavingSeahorses
🌊 We’re Hiring 🌊 Project Seahorse is looking for a Research Associate to help advance the conservation of seahorses and their relatives through research, expert collaboration, and community engagement. To apply visit https://ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ubcfacultyjobs/details/Research-Associate-Project-Seahorse_JR20163 #Hiring #ProjectSeahorse #SavingSeahorses
