Nov 2023- Project Seahorse Newsletter
Project Seahorse sends out the occasional newsletter.
Link to the Nov 2023 newsletter.… Read more
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iSeahorse celebrates 10 years of seahorse community science
iSeahorse turns ten today!
Since its launch in October 2013, iSeahorse has achieved remarkable milestones, primarily due to the contributions of dedicated community scientists. iSeahorse has received nearly 11,000 observations from divers, scientists, conservationists, and enthusiasts across the globe, filling crucial gaps in our understanding of seahorses’ distribution, conservation status, and more… #iseahorseturns10 #communityscience #citizenscience #seahorses
Now out – our 2022 Annual Report
We are delighted to share our Annual Report for 2022, an overview of our achievements and endeavours throughout the year. As we reflect on a year filled with progress and joy, this report highlights four notable milestones from a multitude of successes. Read the report here Within these pages, you will discover stories about our …
Play the seahorse game this World Oceans Week
Happy World Oceans Day. Now for some fun. Play the seahorse kahoot and learn about these magical creatures.
Go to kahoot.it on your browser or open the app. Enter the game pin 003077885, and play!… Read more
Project Seahorse leads efforts to improve regulation of international seahorse trade in Asia
As a marine conservation biologist, I am always looking for ways to protect the ocean’s many species, especially seahorses. That’s why I was so excited to lead a recent workshop that brought together government representatives and experts from eight different countries in Asia to discuss seahorse conservation. We worked to improve global export/import controls for seahorses, with a focus on the Asian region.… Read more
iSeahorse celebrates 10,000 observations: a milestone for community science and seahorse conservation
iSeahorse, a global platform for seahorse science and conservation, has reached a significant milestone with 10,000 observations submitted by community scientists. The 10,000th observation was made by Dennis Rabeling, a long-time and enthusiastic contributor to iSeahorse, of the short-snouted seahorse (Hippocampus hippocampus) species. … Read more
Amanda & Heather – featured in Rebel Girls
Rebel Girls recently published a book titled “Animal Allies – 25 tales of women working with wildlife” featuring our director, Prof. Amanda Vincent, and co-founder, Prof. Heather Koldewey. The book highlights women’s incredible efforts to protect various species and inspire young girls to do the same.… Read more
Amanda Vincent receives Dawkins Prize for Conservation & Animal Welfare
Dr. Amanda Vincent, a professor at the UBC Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries, has been named as the 5th recipient of the Dawkins Prize for Conservation and Animal Welfare, by Balliol College at the University of Oxford.… Read more
Project Seahorse @IMPAC5 – see you there!
Exciting news for our team and supporters! Many of our team members will be attending, presenting, and chairing at IMPAC5 Canada, the Fifth International Marine Protected Areas Congress, a global forum that brings together ocean conservation professionals and high-level officials to inform, inspire, and act on marine protected areas. Our team is proud to be …