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Seahorses: The Ocean's Power Couple
Seahorses: The Ocean's Power Couple
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 that their …
Take action for seahorses and our seas
Take action for seahorses and our seas
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Celebrating 20,000 observations with iSeahorse
Celebrating 20,000 observations with iSeahorse
iSeahorse, Project Seahorse’s global community science platform that encourages ocean enthusiasts to report seahorse sightings and help fill critical research gaps, reached a major milestone with 20,000 observations. The 20,000th observation was of White’s seahorse (Hippocampus whitei), uploaded by Mike Jones, a diver and an enthusiastic contributor to the iSeahorse project, hosted on iNaturalist. “Of …
January 2026 - Newsletter - Project Seahorse
January 2026 - Newsletter - Project Seahorse
Project Seahorse sends out the occasional newsletter. Link to the January 2026 newsletter.… Read more
Coral reef survival: depth, marine protected areas, and seascape structure are key - Project Seahorse
Coral reef survival: depth, marine protected areas, and seascape structure are key - Project Seahorse
Living corals are more likely to survive and thrive when found in deeper water, within Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), or in compact reef patches, according to a new study by UBC researchers published in People and Nature. Coral reefs are among the most diverse and valuable ecosystems on Earth. Living corals create shelter for hundreds …
Why decisions made at CITES CoP matter for seahorses
Why decisions made at CITES CoP matter for seahorses
Achievements 2024
Achievements 2024
Seized & Exposed: Tip of the illegal seahorse trade
Seized & Exposed: Tip of the illegal seahorse trade
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 …
Advancing seahorse conservation in Indonesia
Advancing seahorse conservation in Indonesia
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 …
New study highlights the value of community science for seahorse monitoring and conservation
New study highlights the value of community science for seahorse monitoring and conservation
We are 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.
iSeahorse: Report your seahorse sightings here
iSeahorse: Report your seahorse sightings here
Podcast: Seahorses! Curly-tailed wonders of the sea
Podcast: Seahorses! Curly-tailed wonders of the sea
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