CITES makes a difference to the trade in live seahorses
We’re thrilled to report on what may well be the first quantitative analysis of how CITES[1] has influenced the international trade in marine fishes.… Read more
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Sea of Change Foundation supports citizen science with Project Seahorse and Aggressor Adventures®
In an on-going effort to support marine conservation across scuba diving and coastal communities, the Sea of Change Foundation has funded internationally recognized, award-winning Project Seahorse to help refine and expand its citizen science reach, globally.… Read more
Lined seahorses in Nova Scotia, Canada?
Two handsome Lined (Northern) seahorses (Hippocampus erectus) were recorded far from their usual home. One in eastern Nova Scotia, Canada in the western Atlantic Ocean while the other was found dead on a pile of seaweed in eastern Nova Scotia in the Bay of Fundy. So what, you may ask?… Read more
Beautiful Big-belly
This elegant Bigbelly seahorse has the distinctive large brood pouch which gives this species its “big belly”.… Read more
Global assessments alone just aren’t enough, Part 2
We (the IUCN SSC Seahorse, Pipefish and Seadragon Specialist Group) wanted to know the conservation status of seahorses, pipefishes and seadragons (syngnathids) at the national level and what, if any, national regulations exist to protect them?… Read more
2021 Indianapolis Prize Winner – Dr. Amanda Vincent
2021 Indianapolis Prize Winner, Dr. Amanda Vincent is a self-proclaimed “ocean optimist.” Vincent has dedicated her career to understanding and advocating for seahorses, which serve as a flagship species for a wide range of conservation issues. Watch video here.… Read more
Seahorse scientist led protection for marine species
Trares, R. (Oct 4, 2021) Seahorse scientist led protection for marine species. Daily Journal. (Article) https://dailyjournal.net/2021/10/04/seahorse-scientist-led-protection-for-marine-species-2/… Read more
Global assessments alone just aren’t enough
What started out as an interesting little notion turned into a massive undertaking. Does this sound familiar?! As scientists, we know all too well that this is how big research projects often begin. One bright idea… “You know what would make a cool study?” “I wonder if we can find out x or research y?” …
Indianapolis Prize Gala and ‘Saving Species’ special
WHTR (Oct 1, 2021) “Saving Species,” an Indianapolis Prize special. Learn all about the 2021 Prize Honorees and become inspired to Take a Step for species survival. WHTR.com. (VIDEO) https://www.wthr.com/video/news/local/indianapolis-prize-gala-and-saving-species-special/531-e182a487-74de-4b1f-9003-4b1f31fa4634… Read more
Indianapolis Prize winner, Amanda Vincent: “It’s annihilation fishing”
Scheer, R. (Sept 23, 2021) Indianapolis Prize winner: ‘It’s annihilation fishing’. Indianapolis Star. (Video) https://www.indystar.com/videos/news/2021/09/23/amanda-vincent-winner-2020-indianapolis-prize/5806243001/