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Watercolor painting of a Lined Seahorse, Hippocampus erectus. It is another Western Atlantic seahorse, ranging from Nova Scotia to southern Venezuela.
100 Days of Reef Fish
Seahorses: 3/10: watercolor painting of a Lined Seahorse, Hippocampus erectus. It is another Western Atlantic seahorse, ranging from Nova Scotia to southern Venezuela.
#sciart #coralreefs #marinelife #dothe100daysproject
#projectseahorse #iconicfishes
Watercolor painting of a Longsnout Seahorse, Hippocampus reidi. The IUCN red list classifies this Western Atlantic seahorse as near threatened. Although fishing/trading seahorses is regulated in many countries, they are common shrimping bycatch; dried seahorses are sold on the black market for traditional medicine or as souvenirs
100 Days of Reef Fish
Seahorses: 2/10: watercolor painting of a Longsnout Seahorse, Hippocampus reidi. The IUCN red list classifies this Western Atlantic seahorse as near threatened.
#sciart #coralreefs #marinelife #dothe100daysproject #sundayfishsketch
#projectseahorse #iconicfishes
Watercolor painting of a Tiger Tail Seahorse, Hippocampus comes. For the next 10 days my 100 Day Project is pivoting toward supporting #projectseahorse. My project is about using art to tell stories with the hope of building communities, and a repost by #iconicfishes reminded me how cool seahorses are.
100 Days of Reef Fish
Seahorses: 1/10: Tiger Tail Seahorse, Hippocampus comes. For the next 10 days, I’ll be painting seahorses to support #projectseahorse and #iconicfishes
#sciart #coralreefs #marinelife #dothe100daysproject
🎥 Watch now: Drawing on more than 20 years of experience with global trade regulations for marine fishes, @amandavincent.bsky.social and @sarahjfoster.bsky.social share insights from three case studies: seahorses, sharks, and humphead wrasse.
projectseahorse.org/assessingpol...
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🗞️ Our latest newsletter has just dropped! 🌊 Dive into the latest updates on seahorse conservation, research highlights, and more.
🔗 Don’t miss out: http://projectseahorse.org/january-2026-newsletter/
#SavingSeahorses #ProjectSeahorse
Happy New Year from all of us at Project Seahorse! Wishing you a healthy, hopeful, and meaningful 2026.
#ProjectSeahorse #SavingSeahorses #AdvancingMarineConservation
Photo by Tom Van Hout / Guylian Seahorses of the World
🌊 From #CITESCoP20 in Samarkand, Dr Sarah Foster (@sarahjfoster.bsky.social) breaks down why decisions made by 185 parties matter for seahorses.
Read full story here: projectseahorse.org/why-decision...
#SavingSeahorses #CoP20Samarkand #Uzbekistan #ProjectSeahorse @iucnseahorse.bsky.social
🌊This #WorldFisheriesDay, we’re highlighting three ways we are reconciling fisheries with marine conservation, at all scales.
To learn more, visit www.projectseahorse.org
#ProjectSeahorse #SustainableFisheries #EndBottomTrawling #AdvancingMarineConservation #SavingSeahorses
🌊 #FunFactFriday: Did you know #seahorses have incredible eyesight? Their eyes can move independently, allowing them to look forward and backward at the same time!
#SavingSeahorses #ProjectSeahorse
📸 © ImogenIsUnderwater / iSeahorse / iNaturalist
🌊 #FunFactFriday: How do seahorses hunt?
These tiny masters of disguise are ambush predators, blending into their surroundings and striking with lightning-fast reflexes when prey drifts close.
#SavingSeahorses #ProjectSeahorse
📸 © Shi Lei / Guylian Seahorses of the World
Spotting a seahorse in the wild is pure magic! Next time you meet one of these little wonders underwater, remember these do's and don'ts to keep the 📸experience safe for them and the ocean we love. #SeahorsePhotography #iSeahorse #UnderwaterPhotography #ProjectSeahorse #SavingIconicFishes
“By finding solutions for seahorses, we help chart a course for broader marine conservation,” said our Program Leader, Dr. Sarah Foster, on accepting the 2025 President's Fisheries Conservation Award from @amfisheriessoc.bsky.social on behalf of our team!
#ProjectSeahorse @ubcoceans.bsky.social
Honoured to receive the President’s Fisheries Conservation Award from @amfisheriessoc.bsky.social for our global work in saving seahorses and the seas.
Thank you to all our partners & supporters, we share this with you! 💙🌊
#FisheriesConservation #MarineConservation #ProjectSeahorse
🌊 Continuing our #FunFactFriday series with another cool tidbit about seahorses! Did you know that seahorses live in a variety of marine habitats?
#SavingSeahorses #ProjectSeahorse
📸 © John Van Lent / Guylian Seahorses of the World
Bottom trawling is one of the most destructive fishing methods, and here are our top six reasons why it must end.
🔗 projectseahorse.org/...
#ProjectSeahorse #SavingSeahorses #EndBottomTrawling #TrawlFreeOcean
🌊 Kicking off our #FunFactFriday series with some sea-riously cool tidbits about seahorses! Did you know these magical little creatures have a medley of features similar to other animals?
#SavingSeahorses #ProjectSeahorse
📸 © Jean-Claude Vanderwal/ GSOTW
Our PhD student Samara Polwatta led Sri Lanka's first-ever seahorse conservation workshop, bringing together government, NGOs, academia and divers to share knowledge and advance conservation efforts.
🔗 projectseahorse.org/advancing-se...
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📸 Shehan Boteju
Syngnath-curious? So is Syd, our brilliant research biologist who shared the first analysis of what we know (and don’t) about the iconic fishes in the suborder Syngnathoidei at #IPFC2025 side-event last week. Stay tuned for the paper!
#ProjectSeahorse #SavingIconicFishes @ubcoceans.bsky.social
Our research biologist, Syd Ascione, just wrapped up her talk at #IPFC2025, presenting the first analysis of what we know (and don’t know) about iconic fishes in the suborder Syngnathoidei.
Stay tuned for the paper!
#SavingIconicFishes #ProjectSeahorse @ubcoceans.bsky.social
Our research biologist @elsacamins.bsky.social just wrapped up her talk at #IPFC2025, sharing her study "Advances in life-history knowledge for 35 seahorse species from community science".
Full study here: projectseahorse.org/resource/adv...
#iSeahorse #ProjectSeahorse @ubcoceans.bsky.social
Learn about one of the most common and most destructive types of fishing used today - bottom trawling - and why it is time for a trawl free ocean.
🔗 Visit projectseahorse.org/limiting-fis...
#BottomTrawling #TrawlFreeOcean #ProjectSeahorse
#SavingSeahorses
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: projectseahorse.org/new-study-ex...
#SavingSeahorses #ProjectSeahorse #OceansAsia #IllegalWildlifeTrade
🌊 We're Hiring 🌊 Project Seahorse is looking for a Research Associate to help advance the conservation of seahorses and their relatives through research, expert collaboration, and community engagement. To apply visit buff.ly/Q299wEc
#Hiring #ProjectSeahorse
Advancing seahorse conservation in Indonesia! 🌊 We've teamed up with marine researchers at @brin_indonesia to share knowledge & build capacity with 200+ ocean enthusiasts.
Read the full story: projectseahorse.org/building-cap...
#SavingSeahorses #ProjectSeahorse
🌊 We're Hiring 🌊 Project Seahorse is looking for a Research Associate to help advance the conservation of seahorses and their relatives through research, expert collaboration, and community engagement. To apply visit buff.ly/Q299wEc
#Hiring #ProjectSeahorse
🌊 We're Hiring 🌊 Project Seahorse is looking for a Research Associate to help advance the conservation of seahorses and their relatives through research, expert collaboration, and community engagement. To apply visit buff.ly/Q299wEc
#Hiring #ProjectSeahorse
AMAZING JOB OPPORTUNITY: Research Associate - Project Seahorse
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🌊 We're Hiring 🌊 Project Seahorse is looking for a Research Associate to help advance the conservation of seahorses and their relatives through research, expert collaboration, and community engagement.
To apply visit www.projectseahorse.org
#Hiring #ProjectSeahorse #SavingSeahorses
At #MaritimeIWT25 conference hosted by @cefasgovuk.bsky.social, Chai, our lead for the Philippines Seahorse Program, shared how partnerships with national fisheries agencies are driving the National Plan of Action for Seahorses. Collaboration is key to marine conservation. #ProjectSeahorse #ZSL
A close-up photograph of pygmy seahorses camouflaged against a matching coral-like structure. The text at the top reads, "Why seahorses need our love," followed by "Seahorses face worrying threats from unsustainable fisheries and habitat loss." At the bottom, there is a call to action: "Learn more at www.projectseahorse.org." Logos of Project Seahorse, UBC, and ZSL are also present. The image is credited to Wendy Hoevenaars / Guylian Seahorses of the World.
A close-up underwater photograph of two thorny seahorses (Hippocampus histrix) intertwined, displaying their textured, spiky bodies. The text at the top reads, "How you can show your love," followed by three bullet points: "Share stories of seahorse devotion," "Contribute to research with iseahorse.org," and "Advocate for marine protected areas." At the bottom, there is a call to action: "Learn more at www.projectseahorse.org." Logos of Project Seahorse, UBC, and ZSL are also present. The image is credited to Bettina Balnis / Guylian Seahorses of the World.
❤️ Seahorses are all about teamwork, loyalty & daily romantic gestures. But... their love stories are at risk 💔, and we need your help!
Read more here: projectseahorse.org/seahorses-th...
#LoveWorthSaving #SavingSeahorses #ProjectSeahorse
