Advancing marine conservation
At this year’s 12th Indo-Pacific Fish Conference in Taiwan, our research biologist, Syd Ascione, shared the first-ever analysis of what we know and still don’t know about some of the most fascinating and overlooked members of the Syngnathoidei family: ghostpipefish, trumpetfish, cornetfish, bellowsfish, snipefish, and razorfish. We caught up with Syd to learn about her …
Sri Lanka is home to at least five known seahorse species, yet much remains to be learned about their habitats, the pressures they face, and how best to conserve them. To help address these knowledge gaps, PhD student Samara Polwatta recently led Sri Lanka’s first-ever workshop on seahorse conservation, bringing together stakeholders from government agencies, …
Elsa Camins is Project Seahorse’s research biologist and the Red List Authority Coordinator for the IUCN Seahorse, Pipefish and Seadragon Specialist Group. She recently attended the 12th Indo-Pacific Fish Conference (IPFC), a major international gathering of fish scientists in Taipei, Taiwan. We caught up with Elsa to hear about her experience and what it meant …
Congratulations to our alum Tanvi Vaidyanathan, and Dr. Sarah Foster and Dr. Amanda Vincent, whose paper “A practical approach to meeting national obligations for sustainable trade under CITES” won third place in Conservation Biology’s ‘Rising Star’ award competition.… Read more
Millions of seahorses are illegally trafficked across over 60 countries despite strict global trade regulations, a Project Seahorse and OceansAsia study finds A new study by researchers at Project Seahorse and OceansAsia, published in Conservation Biology, has revealed the alarming scope of illegal seahorse trade, despite strict international trade regulations. Drawing on nearly 300 online …
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 …
Project Seahorse has teamed up with National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) in Indonesia to advance seahorse research and conservation. Indonesia is home to 11 seahorse species, making it a globally significant region for their conservation. However, seven of these species are frequently traded in traditional medicine, and that is why we must understand how …
UBC Science (February 14, 2025) A seahorse should be your dating coach this Valentine’s. (Article) https://science.ubc.ca/news/february-14-2025/seahorse-should-be-your-dating-coach-valentines
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Alex Walls (February 13, 2025) Why a seahorse should be your dating coach this Valentine’s Day. UBC News. (Article) https://news.ubc.ca/2025/02/why-a-seahorse-should-be-your-dating-coach-this-valentines-day/
Even in the face of ongoing threats from habitat damage, seahorses are some of the most dedicated partners in the animal world.… Read more
This Valentine’s Day, let’s dive into one of our ocean’s most enchanting love stories – about seahorses. These little romantics don’t just capture our hearts with their quirky looks; they also teach us powerful lessons about loyalty, partnership, and shared responsibility. At Project Seahorse, we’re committed to protecting these iconic fishes and their habitats, ensuring …
