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Hutchins, R. (May 28, 2025) Five million seized seahorses ‘tip of the iceberg’ of animal trade. Oceanographic Magazine (Article) https://oceanographicmagazine.com/news/five-million-seized-seahorses-tip-of-the-iceberg-of-animal-trade/… Read more
Millions of seahorses are illegally trafficked across over 60 countries despite strict global trade regulations, a Project Seahorse and OceansAsia study finds A new study by researchers at Project Seahorse and OceansAsia, published in Conservation Biology, has revealed the alarming scope of illegal seahorse trade, despite strict international trade regulations. Drawing on nearly 300 online …
Close to five million smuggled seahorses worth an estimated CAD$29 million were seized by authorities over a 10-year span, according to a new study that warns the scale of the trade is far larger than current data suggest. Published today in Conservation Biology, the study analyzed online seizure records from 2010 to 2021 and found …
Project Seahorse has teamed up with National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) in Indonesia to advance seahorse research and conservation. Indonesia is home to 11 seahorse species, making it a globally significant region for their conservation. However, seven of these species are frequently traded in traditional medicine, and that is why we must understand how …
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
UBC Science (February 14, 2025) A seahorse should be your dating coach this Valentine’s. (Article) https://science.ubc.ca/news/february-14-2025/seahorse-should-be-your-dating-coach-valentines
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Alex Walls (February 13, 2025) Why a seahorse should be your dating coach this Valentine’s Day. UBC News. (Article) https://news.ubc.ca/2025/02/why-a-seahorse-should-be-your-dating-coach-this-valentines-day/
Even in the face of ongoing threats from habitat damage, seahorses are some of the most dedicated partners in the animal world.… Read more
This Valentine’s Day, let’s dive into one of our ocean’s most enchanting love stories – about seahorses. These little romantics don’t just capture our hearts with their quirky looks; they also teach us powerful lessons about loyalty, partnership, and shared responsibility. At Project Seahorse, we’re committed to protecting these iconic fishes and their habitats, ensuring …
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 …
Travers, S. (Nov 13, 2024) Male Seahorses Get Pregnant And Give Birth—Scientists Still Don’t Know Why. Forbes. (Article) https://www.forbes.com/sites/scotttravers/2024/11/13/male-seahorses-get-pregnant-and-give-birth-scientists-still-dont-know-why/… Read more
