Advancing marine conservation
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 …
We are very pleased to announce the publication of our latest research paper “Harnessing Community Science for Seahorse Population Monitoring: Insights from the iSeahorse Program in Tampa Bay” in Aquatic Conservation: Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems. The study showcases the important role of community science in monitoring seahorse populations to support conservation efforts. This research was …
Project Seahorse sends out the occasional newsletter.
Link to the November 2024 newsletter.… Read more
The global expert group on seahorse, pipefish and seadragon conservations, hosted by Project Seahorse, is inviting the world to help shed light on the mysterious ghost pipefishes. With Halloween here, it’s a spooktacular time to spotlight these species. Their eerie appearances, sneaky camouflage tricks, and mysterious names – like harlequin ghost pipefish and armoured ghost pipefish—add to their charm. Beyond that, almost everything about their life-history, populations, and threats remains a mystery.… Read more
We are excited to introduce a new tool from our latest paper, supporting the sustainable international trade of wildlife: the 5-Question approach. The approach focuses on helping national governments meet their obligations under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).… Read more
We are happy to welcome Ruth Arnold to our team. Ruth holds an Masters in Biology from the University of Oxford (UK) and is this year’s Oxford-Canada Rhodes Scholar. At Project Seahorse, she will be focusing on seahorse biology and ecology.… Read more
We are delighted to welcome Rabia Mushtaq to our team! As our new Communications Manager she brings 13+ years of experience in strategic communications & campaign leadership in wildlife conservation, public health, & gender rights.… Read more
As hosts of the IUCN SSC Seahorse, Pipefish and Seadragon Specialist Group (SPS SG), Project Seahorse aims to bring together global experts to conserve syngnathids. Our goal is to mobilize this expert group and make a difference. Thanks to a generous donor, I had the chance to visit SPS SG members in Mexico and Brazil. Here’s my photo diary of this amazing experience.… Read more
A dedicated side event focusing on seahorse conservation will be held during the 33rd meeting of the CITES Animals Committee (AC33) in Geneva, Switzerland. Organized by the IUCN Species Survival Commission (SSC) Seahorse, Pipefish, and Seadragon Specialist Group (SPS SG), the event will take place on Monday, July 15.… Read more
