Sharing these mesmerizing glass-blown seahorses all the way from Västervik, Sweden! 🇸🇪 Jill Elkins beautifully captures the elegance and vibrance of these tiny sea creatures in her handcrafted pieces, making them feel as if they have truly come alive. ✨

We can’t wait to see how these enchanting seahorses spark your creativity. Take part in our arts movement, Inspired by #IconicFishes, so you, too, can share your art with the community! To get started, visit: https://www.iconicfishes.art

Spotlighting “A Seahorse Story” illustrated by Ammi (Leong Yoke Mee), Malaysia-based artist and authored by Dr. Adam Lim, Director of Save Our Seahorses Malaysia, and member of the IUCN SSC Seahorse, Pipefish & Seadragon Specialist Group. Follow WeiWei the seahorse as he loses his home and discovers the realities of increasing coastal activities and pollution in Malaysia.

📖 Read the full story inspired by one of our iconic fishes at https://www.ammileong.com/anak-murid-yang-memakai-kain-cawat

🌊 We are delighted to share ‘Beneath the Ocean Horizon,’ a painting by Diandra Madeline, inspired by #IconicFishes, in honour of #WorldOceanDay! 🌊

After a visit to UBC's Beaty Biodiversity Museum and learning about the Inspired by #IconicFishes movement, Diandra was inspired to connect art, science, and conservation through her creativity and ultimately this extraordinary piece. Her art celebrates our #IconicFishes and our goal of inspiring others to create.
🔗 https://www.iconicfishes.art/updates/celebrating-world-ocean-day-through-art

We are pleased to share highlights from Project Seahorse’s team-building activity inspired by #iconicFishes. As the team behind the Inspired by Iconic Fishes movement, painting pottery with their very own iconic fishes was quite fitting.

It was a fun way to connect and discover that our scientists are not only good with data, but also with paintbrushes. More importantly, it reminded us why art matters in conservation.

Take part: https://www.iconicfishes.art

✨ Spotlight on pipefishes ✨

This stunning pair of artwork showcase the incredible diversity of the pipefish family.

On top, Mark Anthony Jose captures the elegant, sleek lines of the pipefish cruising through the coral reef. Below, Muhmin Micheal Manting brings out the vibrant, textured details of a ghost pipefish perfectly adapted to the tropics.

Both of these brilliant Philippine based artists used their creativity to showcase these delicate, hidden residents of our oceans.

We’re thrilled to present a new artwork by Ingrid Wildlines, Inspired by #IconicFishes.

With her deep love for the ocean and an upcoming research fellowship on marine invertebrates, she beautifully highlights the pygmy seahorse, a tiny creature that spends its life hidden among gorgonian corals.

Ingrid’s piece reflects the connection between art, science, and emotion. Her work is a reminder of how art and curiosity can grow into a deeper commitment to protecting our iconic fishes.