Advancing marine conservation
Bottom trawling is one of the most destructive fishing methods, and here are our top six reasons why it must end. These are more than enough reasons to call for # TrawlFreeOcean. Learn more at https://projectseahorse.org/limiting-fisheries/endbottomtrawling/ šø Rafael Cosme Daza / Guylian Seahorses of the World šø Zhang Jinggong / Guylian Seahorses of the World …
At this yearās 12th Indo-Pacific Fish Conference in Taiwan, our research biologist, Syd Ascione, shared the first-ever analysis of what we know and still donāt know about some of the most fascinating and overlooked members of the Syngnathoidei family: ghostpipefish, trumpetfish, cornetfish, bellowsfish, snipefish, and razorfish.Ā Ā 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 Lankaās 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 āA practical approach to meeting national obligations for sustainable trade under CITESā won third place in Conservation Biologyās āRising Starā 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 šš It is a platform where š¤æ 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, weāve 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 Valentineās. (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 Valentineās 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
