Advancing marine conservation
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
Finding ‘the one’ can feel like a never-ending dance 🪩✨But hey, at least seahorses have it figured out! #DidYouKnow know that their courtship ritual involves hours of ‘dancing’ before they commit? Maybe it’s time we take a page from their book—patience and teamwork for the win! #FridayFunFact #SavingSeahorses #ProjectSeahorse 📸 Amir Abramovich/Guylian Seahorses of the …
Did you go diving this weekend? Did you see a seahorse in the wild? If so, please log it at iSeahorse.org… Read more
As hosts of the IUCN SSC Seahorse, Pipefish and Seadragon Specialist Group (SPS SG), Project Seahorse aims to bring together global experts to conserve syngnathids. Our goal is to mobilize this expert group and make a difference. Thanks to a generous donor, I had the chance to visit SPS SG members in Mexico and Brazil. Here’s my photo diary of this amazing experience.… Read more
Listen to Dr. Heather Koldewey (Project Seahorse co-founder) share what it’s like to swim with seahorses on this fun podcast by Brains On.
Brains On (July 30, 2024) Seahorses! Curly-tailed wonders of the sea. (Podcast) Brains On Universe, https://www.brainson.org/episode/2024/07/30/seahorses-curlytailed-wonders-of-the-sea… 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 …
Listen to Dr. Miguel Correia (Project Seahorse Sygnathid Biologist) and Sezarc’s Nancy Kim Pham talk about our favourite fish – seahorses – on this fun podcast by US Fish and Wildlife Services. https://www.fws.gov/fish-of-the-week-podcast… 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
A recent study has highlighted critical gaps in protecting two seahorse species, Hippocampus hippocampus and Hippocampus guttulatus, along the Iberian Peninsula’s Atlantic coast. These seahorses, vital to coastal ecosystems, face severe threats from human activities and habitat loss.… Read more
Blakemore, E. (March 30, 2024) Seahorse research gets a boost from volunteer citizen-scientists. Washington Post. (Article) https://www.washingtonpost.com/science/2024/03/30/sea-horse-volunteer-researchers/… Read more
