🐟 Team building, but make it iconic! Team Project Seahorse spent an afternoon painting pottery at U Paint I Fire in Vancouver, Canada. Taking inspiration from #iconicfishes, our scientists put their creativity to the test and showed that they’re just as good with paintbrushes as they are with data! Inspired by Iconic Fishes (IIF) is …
Can international trade laws actually save marine life? The answer might be yes for live aquarium trade. This week’s #ThrowbackThursday spotlight study revealed that after seahorses were listed in CITES Appendix II, legal global trade of wild-caught seahorses decreased to 7% of historic levels. A huge win for marine life, but a major challenge remains: …
iSeahorse is our global citizen science project hosted on iNaturalist.org – by uploading photos and details of your seahorse sightings, you can help our scientists fill research gaps to better protect these magical fishes and the seas. It’s simple… 🔎Spot a seahorse -> 📷 Snap a photo -> 📤 Share your sighting to the iSeahorse …
Research from the Philippines shows marine reserves are changing coral reef ecosystems in important ways – and not just by increasing the number of species. This week’s #ThrowbackThursday study highlights that healthy reefs see an increase in not only biodiversity, but also ecological functions that keep these marine ecosystems resilient. By supporting filter-feeding and coral-associated invertebrates, protected reefs help to improve water filtration, nutrient cycling, and more. Learn …
We are very pleased to share that “Advances in life‐history knowledge for 35 seahorse species from community science”, published in the Journal of Fish Biology, was recognized as one of the most-viewed papers published by the journal. “It’s incredibly rewarding to see our research recognized among the most viewed papers in Journal of Fish Biology, …
Do mammalian mothers carry the entire burden of rearing their offspring? Our research suggests otherwise. While over 90% of female mammals raise their young alone, this week’s #ThrowbackThursday spotlight study reveals an interesting pattern of male care. Across diverse species, from titi monkeys to raccoon dogs, fathers, brothers, and even unrelated males actively participate in …
China’s bottom trawl fisheries have grown into one of the largest in the world – but rapid expansion over the decades have come with major environmental costs. For this week’s #ThrowbackThursday, we look to a review of China’s fisheries policies from 1949-2018. While the country has introduced more conservation regulations over time, the study highlights …
In a new article for The Conversation Sarah Foster and Amanda Vincent share new research showing that nearly 3,000 fish species have been documented in bottom trawl catches – with modelled estimates suggesting the true number could be far higher. https://theconversation.com/bottom-trawling-is-scraping-oceans-of-wildlife-280780
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Thanks to thousands of citizen scientists around the world, #iSeahorse has grown into one of the most powerful global datasets for seahorse conservation. From new scientific discoveries to real marine protection on the ground, your sightings truly matter. Thank you to every diver, snorkeller, and ocean explorer who has shared a sighting, and to iNaturalist …
New peer-reviewed research estimates that bottom trawling in Europe’s waters costs society up to €16 billion annually, largely due to climate impacts and harmful subsidies, compounded by waste through discards and intensive fuel use. These findings make clear that bottom trawling carries enormous economic and public interest costs.… Read more