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 …
Wang, M. (January 25, 2024) In Brazil, the seahorse black market is bustling. Hakai Magazine. (Article) https://hakaimagazine.com/news/in-brazil-the-seahorse-black-market-is-bustling/… Read more
We are delighted to share our Annual Report for 2022, an overview of our achievements and endeavours throughout the year. As we reflect on a year filled with progress and joy, this report highlights four notable milestones from a multitude of successes. Read the report here Within these pages, you will discover stories about our …
SEAFDEC (2023) SEAFDEC shares role in addressing international fish trade-related issues in regional workshop on seahorses. (Article) SEAFDEC Newsletter Vol.46 No.1. Bangkok, Thailand. https://repository.seafdec.org/handle/20.500.12066/7341… Read more
As a marine conservation biologist, I am always looking for ways to protect the ocean’s many species, especially seahorses. That’s why I was so excited to lead a recent workshop that brought together government representatives and experts from eight different countries in Asia to discuss seahorse conservation. We worked to improve global export/import controls for seahorses, with a focus on the Asian region.… Read more
Rivera, D. (April 10, 2023) Philippines to develop 3-year seahorse program. (Article) The Philippine Star. https://www.philstar.com/business/2023/04/10/2257639/philippines-develop-3-year-seahorse-program… Read more
Moncawe, C. (March 23, 2023) Philippines staged Asia regional workshop to manage and sustain seahorse trade. (Article). NFRDI, Philippines. https://nfrdi.da.gov.ph/2023/03/24/philippines-staged-asia-regional-workshop-to-manage-and-sustain-seahorse-trade/… Read more
Panama City, November 21, 2022 The 184 Parties (member governments) to the Convention in International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) agreed to a set of time-bound actions – called Decisions – aimed at improving CITES implementation for the international trade in dried seahorses. Project Seahorse research and consultations underpinned the actions agreed by the CITES … … Read more
Stokstad, E. (Nov 21, 2022) International body likely to protect many shark and ray species. Science. (Article) https://www.science.org/content/article/international-body-likely-protect-many-shark-and-ray-species.… Read more
