Welcome to Ruth, our new Masters student
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
Welcome to Rabia, our new Communications Manager
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
Miguel’s Photo Diary: A Journey for Syngnathid Conservation
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
Seahorses! Curly-tailed wonders of the sea
Listen to Dr. Heather Koldewey (Project Seahorse co-founder) share what it’s like to swim with seahorses on this fun podcast by Brains On.
Brains On (July 30, 2024) Seahorses! Curly-tailed wonders of the sea. (Podcast) Brains On Universe, https://www.brainson.org/episode/2024/07/30/seahorses-curlytailed-wonders-of-the-sea… Read more
Seahorse conservation at upcoming CITES Animals Committee meeting
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
Happy World Ocean Day
🌊Happy World Ocean Day!!
Celebrate on 8 June and throughout the year.
Learn about promising progress for seahorses and other marine species in this Reverse the Red webinar, moderated by our Director (and Chair of the IUCN SSC Marine Conservation Committee) Prof. Amanda Vincent:-
www.youtube.com/watch?v=448Qstk107c… Read more
We’re hiring a Communications Manager
We are looking for a passionate and talented Communications Manager to join our team at Project Seahorse. Be a voice for marine conservation and apply on the UBC Careers Portal by the 14 June 2024.
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April 2024 – Project Seahorse Newsletter
Project Seahorse sends out the occasional newsletter.
Link to the April 2024 newsletter.… Read more
Seahorse research gets a boost from volunteer citizen-scientists
Blakemore, E. (March 30, 2024) Seahorse research gets a boost from volunteer citizen-scientists. Washington Post. (Article) https://www.washingtonpost.com/science/2024/03/30/sea-horse-volunteer-researchers/… Read more
Happy Lunar New Year from Project Seahorse
Happy Lunar New Year! Wishing you all much conservation success in this Year of the (Sea)Dragon.
Project Seahorse hosts the global expert group on (sea)dragon conservation. Learn about these magical fishes at www.iucn-seahorse.org/seadragons. To safeguard seadragons, Australia needs to protect their seagrass, kelp & sponge habitats. Record your sightings and contribute to the conservation of these wondrous creatures on seadragonsearch.org.… Read more