Advancing marine conservation
Hutchins, R. (April 09, 2026) World-first study exposes the breadth of bottom trawling’s catch. Oceanographic (Article) https://oceanographicmagazine.com/news/world-first-study-exposes-the-breadth-of-bottom-trawlings-catch/… Read more
From seahorses to sharks, more than 3,000 fish species have been caught in bottom trawls, including many at risk of extinction, according to a new global inventory. More than 3,000 fish species have been caught in bottom trawls, with estimates suggesting the true number could be nearly double, according to the world’s first global inventory. Published in Reviews in Fish Biology and Fisheries by researchers at the University …
As a member of the Transform Bottom Trawling (TBT) research coordination team, Project Seahorse is pleased to have contributed to a newly launched report challenging one of the most persistent myths in fisheries policy: that industrial bottom trawling is essential to feeding a growing global population.… Read more
Bottom trawling is one of the most destructive fishing methods, and here are our top six reasons why it must end. These are more than enough reasons to call for # TrawlFreeOcean. Learn more at https://projectseahorse.org/limiting-fisheries/endbottomtrawling/ 📸 Rafael Cosme Daza / Guylian Seahorses of the World 📸 Zhang Jinggong / Guylian Seahorses of the World …
Stallard, E. and Rowlatt, J. (June 7, 2025) Ocean damage unspeakably awful, Attenborough tells prince. BBC News (Artcile) https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce82p6yq061o… Read more
Tapper, J., Ungoed-Thomas J. and Sylvester, R. (June 7, 2025). Entertainment or emergency? Global leaders heed Attenborough’s warning. The Observer (Article) https://observer.co.uk/news/oceans/article/entertainment-or-emergency-global-leaders-heed-attenboroughs-warning… Read more
BBC Inside Science with Victoria Gill – June 6, 2025: Can science save our oceans? BBC Radio 4 Inside Science. (Audio) https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002d1cc
Our director, Dr. Amanda Vincent discusses Project Seahorse research on the challenges of bottom trawling – and what to do about it (while participating in the One Ocean Science Congress in Nice, France.… Read more
BRIN. (March 5, 2025) BRIN Encourages Seahorse Conservation Efforts. BRIN National Research and Innovation Agency (Article) https://brin.go.id/en/news/122468/brin-encourages-seahorse-conservation-efforts… Read more
We are excited to introduce a new tool from our latest paper, supporting the sustainable international trade of wildlife: the 5-Question approach. The approach focuses on helping national governments meet their obligations under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).… Read more
We are pleased to share our Annual Report for 2023, highlighting our progress and achievements. This report showcases five significant milestones from a year of dedication and success. You will find details of our investigation into Asian countries’ seahorse export bans, which uncovered the need for stricter regulations to combat smuggling. Our collaborative efforts with …
