Project Seahorse

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We are leaders in marine conservation, making discoveries & collaborating globally to take effective action for seahorses and their seas. Based at UBC, Canada and ZSL, UK.
Websitehttps://projectseahorse.org
Social media@projectseahorse
Community science [ iSeahorse ]https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/iseahorse
IUCN SSC Seahorse Pipefish & Seadragon Specialist Grouphttps://www.iucn-seahorse.org/

Our latest study finds nearly 5 million seahorses smuggled across 60+ countries despite strict trade regulations — and that’s just the tip of the iceberg.

🔗 Read full story here: https://projectseahorse.org/new-study-exposes-the-tip-of-the-illegal-seahorse-trade/


#SavingSeahorses
#ProjectSeahorse #OceansAsia #IllegalWildlifeTrade

Seahorses can literally change colour to blend into their surroundings. Next time you 🔎spot one of these little wonders underwater, don’t forget to 📷 snap a photo and 💻 share your sightings with the #iSeahorse Project on 🔗 iNaturalist.org.

Your photos can provide crucial data, helping our scientists fill research gaps to better protect seahorses and the seas.

💙🌊 A big thank you to citizen scientist Ewout Knoesterfor submitting this magical sighting.

Learn more at www.iSeahorse.org

Seahorses are masters of camouflage😶‍🌫️… but if you 🔎 spot one, don’t forget to 📷 snap a photo and 💻 share your sighting with the #iSeahorse Project on 🔗 iNaturalist.org.

Your photo could provide crucial data, helping our scientists fill research gaps.

💙🌊 Huge thanks to citizen scientist Jonathan Lavan for submitting this magical sighting of the Northern seahorse.

Learn more at www.iSeahorse.org

#SavingSeahorses #ProjectSeahorse #CitizenScience #CitiSciMonth

This #CitiSciMonth, we are spotlighting #iSeahorse, our very own citizen science project hosted on #iNaturalist. 🌊🍃

It is a platform where ocean lovers like you can report #seahorse sightings to help scientists better protect these quirky fishes and the seas.

🔎 Spot a seahorse, 📷 Snap a photo and 💻 Share it with the #iSeahorse Project on www.iNaturalist.org

Learn more at www.iSeahorse.org
Credits: 📸 Canva

This #CitiSciMonth make your seahorse sightings count! 🔎 Spot a seahorse, 📷 Snap a photo and 💻 Share it with the #iSeahorse Project on #iNaturalist to help our scientists better protect these quirky fishes and their seas!

Learn more: https://projectseahorse.org/get-involved-with-iseahorse-this-april-citizensciencemonth/

Get involved with iSeahorse This April #CitizenScienceMonth - Project Seahorse

April is #CitizenScienceMonth, and we are shining a spotlight on #iSeahorse, our very own citizen science project hosted on #iNaturalist 🌊🍃 It is a platform where 🤿 divers, snorkelers, and ocean lovers like you can report #seahorse sightings to help our scientists better protect these quirky fishes and their seas. So…next time you 🔎 spot …

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🌊This #CitizenScienceMonth, we’re celebrating #iSeahorse …our citizen science program where YOU can help us protect seahorses!

See a seahorse? Report your sighting on iSeahorse.org (hosted by iNaturalist). Your photos provide crucial data to help scientists better protect seahorses and their habitats!

🔎Spot a seahorse → 📷 Snap a photo → 💻 Share on iSeahorse.org. It’s that simple!

#CitizenScience #iSeahorse #SavingSeahorses

Indonesia 🇮🇩 is home to 11 seahorse species, but 7 are often found in the traditional medicine trade, and we know so little about how this impacts these fishes and their habitats.

To change that, we teamed up with National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) in Indonesia to build capacity and share knowledge with nearly 200 ocean enthusiasts from government organizations, academia, research institutions and NGOs.

Read more here: https://projectseahorse.org/building-capacity-and-advancing-seahorse-conservation-in-indonesia/

#SavingSeahorses #ProjectSeahorse

Building Capacity and Advancing Seahorse Conservation in Indonesia - Project Seahorse

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 …

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🐾 Happy #WorldWildlifeDay 🐾 The theme for #WWD2025 is #WildlifeConservationFinance: Investing in People & Planet. Seahorses may be small, but they have a big impact. Protecting them means investing in a thriving ocean for future generations!

💙Join us: www.projectseahorse.org/take-action/

💘 This #ValentinesDay, take notes from seahorses—the masters of rizz! 💘 Their love story is all about teamwork, loyalty & daily romantic gestures. 🔗 Read the full story here: https://projectseahorse.org/seahorses-the-oceans-power-couple/

#LoveWorthSaving #SavingSeahorses #ProjectSeahorse

Seahorses: The Ocean’s Power Couple - Project Seahorse

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 …

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💕This #ValentinesDay, let’s celebrate the ocean’s ultimate power couple—the Seahorses! 💕 Discover their unique bond and how we can protect their love for generations to come.

🔗 Read the full story here: https://projectseahorse.org/seahorses-the-oceans-power-couple/

#LoveWorthSaving #SavingSeahorses #ProjectSeahorse

Seahorses: The Ocean’s Power Couple - Project Seahorse

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 …

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This #CitiSciMonth, we are spotlighting #iSeahorse, our very own citizen science project hosted on #iNaturalist. 🌊🍃

It is a platform where ocean lovers like you can report #seahorse sightings to help scientists better protect these quirky fishes and the seas.

🔎 Spot a seahorse, 📷 Snap a photo and 💻 Share it with the #iSeahorse Project on www.iNaturalist.org

Learn more at www.iSeahorse.org
Credits: 📸 Canva