Advancing marine conservation
When Project Seahorse syngnathid biologist Miguel Correia and research biologist Elsa Camins were in the Canary Islands earlier this year, they connected with Dennis Rabeling, the top contributor to our citizen science project, iSeahorse, a scuba instructor and owner of Euro Divers Lanzarote.… Read more
This #CitizenScienceMonth, we’re highlighting how iSeahorse is turning sightings into science. The study published in Aquatic Conservation shows how five years of citizen science with @TampaBayWatch has helped us better understand seahorse population trends and reproductive behaviours in Tampa Bay. Want to dive deeper? Read full paper here: https://projectseahorse.org/resource/harnessing-community-science-for-seahorse-population-monitoring-insights-from-the-iseahorse-programme-in-tampa-bay/ Want to help? Report your seahorse sightings …
This #CitizenScienceMonth, we’re highlighting how iSeahorse is turning sightings into science. Led by Project Seahorse researcher Elsa Camins, analysis of 7,700+ observations from nearly 100 countries has generated new insights into the life-history and habitat use of 35 seahorse species! Learn more: https://projectseahorse.org/resource/advances-in-life-history-knowledge-for-35-seahorse-species-from-community-science/… Read more
🌊This #CitizenScienceMonth, we’re celebrating #iSeahorse…our citizen science program where YOU can help protect seahorses! 👀 Spotted a seahorse? Report your sighting with the iSeahorse project hosted on iNaturalist.org. Your photos provide crucial data to help scientists better protect seahorses and their habitats! 🔎Spot a seahorse → 📷 Snap a photo → 💻 Share with iSeahorse …
April is citizen science month, and we’re shining a spotlight on iSeahorse, Project Seahorse’s global community science platform that encourages ocean enthusiasts to report seahorse sightings and help fill critical research gaps. Since its launch, we have gained over 20,000 observations spanning nearly 100 countries and representing 40 of the 46 known charismatic seahorse species, …
Shiffman, D. (Aug 14, 2025) The Organization Helping to Protect Seahorses, Sea Dragons and Pipefish. Scuba Diving (Article) https://www.scubadiving.com/organization-helping-protect-seahorses-sea-dragons-and-pipefish… Read more
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 …
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
An extraordinary underwater encounter has been captured by Dennis Rabeling and submitted to iSeahorse, our community science tool dedicated to seahorse science and conservation. In this stunning observation, a playful octopus managed to photobomb a short-snouted seahorse, creating a unique and captivating scene.… Read more
Perfetto, I. (April 1, 2024) Citizen scientists bridge gaps in seahorse knowledge. Cosmos Magazine (Article) https://cosmosmagazine.com/science/you-might-have-missed-self-cleaning-paint-song-lyrics-getting-simpler-seahorse-citizen-science-and-astronauts-in-microgravity/… Read more
