Achievements 2024
We are delighted to share Achievements 2024, a recap of a year rich in action, collaboration, and momentum for advancing marine conservation with seahorses at the heart of our mission.
Inside, you’ll find stories of science meeting action, from rigorous global studies on bottom trawling, to groundbreaking underwater seahorse research in Peru, to community-led efforts expanding marine protected areas in the Philippines. You’ll also discover how we are ensuring that trade in seahorses is legal and sustainable, and how we are uniting experts from around the world to chart a stronger future for the conservation of seahorses and their relatives.
Highlights from Achievements 2024 include:
- Filling knowledge gaps on bottom trawling with global and national studies showing how trawl bans can work.
- Advancing seahorse knowledge by uncovering the mysteries of the Pacific seahorse in Peru.
- Building networks in Southern Africa to expand research and conservation for seahorses and their relatives.
- Leading global policy conversations and piloting a new conservation tool to ensure trade in seahorses is legal and sustainable.
- Supporting local communities in the Philippines to expand their fish sanctuary into a larger Marine Protected Area (MPA).
Every achievement reflects the dedication of our global team, our partners and collaborators, and the generous support of donors and friends like you.