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Celebrating 20,000 observations with iSeahorse: a milestone for seahorse conservation and community science

Project Seahorse

iSeahorse, Project Seahorse’s global community science platform that encourages ocean enthusiasts to report seahorse sightings and help fill critical research gaps, reached a major milestone with 20,000 observations. The 20,000th observation was of White’s seahorse (Hippocampus whitei), uploaded by Mike Jones, a diver and an enthusiastic contributor to the iSeahorse project, hosted on iNaturalist. “Of …

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Meet Santa of the sea!

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Hippocampus denise, nicknamed “Hippocampus santa” by the diving community in Indonesia because of its festive red and white colours. This seahorse Santa doesn’t bring gifts, but spotting one is a gift in itself. If you see one in the wild, don’t forget to 📷 snap a photo and 💻 share your sightings with the #iSeahorse …

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Seahorse’s POV

Project Seahorse,

Please don’t leave us hanging! Next time you 🔎spot one of these little wonders underwater, don’t forget to 📷 snap a photo and 💻 share your sightings with the #iSeahorse Project on 🔗 https://inaturalist.ca/projects/iseahorse Your photos help scientists fill important research gaps so we can better protect seahorses and the seas. 💙🌊 Big thanks to …

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iSeahorse: Saving Seahorses Together

Project Seahorse,

This #CitizenScienceMonth, we are shining a spotlight on #iSeahorse, our very own citizen science project hosted on #iNaturalist 🌊🍃 It is a platform where 🤿 divers, snorkelers, and ocean lovers like you can report #seahorse sightings to help scientists better protect these quirky fishesand the seas. Thanks to your sightings over the years, we’ve learned …

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Our new study highlights the value of community science for seahorse monitoring and conservation

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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 …