Advancing marine conservation
A dedicated side event focusing on seahorse conservation will be held during the 33rd meeting of the CITES Animals Committee (AC33) in Geneva, Switzerland. Organized by the IUCN Species Survival Commission (SSC) Seahorse, Pipefish, and Seadragon Specialist Group (SPS SG), the event will take place on Monday, July 15.… 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
🌊Happy World Ocean Day!! Celebrate on 8 June and throughout the year. Learn about promising progress for seahorses and other marine species in this Reverse the Red webinar, moderated by our Director (and Chair of the IUCN SSC Marine Conservation Committee) Prof. Amanda Vincent:- www.youtube.com/watch?v=448Qstk107c #WorldOceansDay #WorldOceanDay #WOD2024… 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
Project Seahorse sends out the occasional newsletter.
Link to the May 2024 newsletter.… Read more
We are looking for a passionate and talented Communications Manager to join our team at Project Seahorse. Be a voice for marine conservation and apply on the UBC Careers Portal by the 14 June 2024.
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Project Seahorse sends out the occasional newsletter.
Link to the April 2024 newsletter.… Read more
Happy Lunar New Year! Wishing you all much conservation success in this Year of the (Sea)Dragon.
Project Seahorse hosts the global expert group on (sea)dragon conservation. Learn about these magical fishes at www.iucn-seahorse.org/seadragons. To safeguard seadragons, Australia needs to protect their seagrass, kelp & sponge habitats. Record your sightings and contribute to the conservation of these wondrous creatures on seadragonsearch.org.… Read more
