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Advancing marine conservation & science projectseahorse.org | iseahorse.org | iucn-seahorse.org Based at @UBCOceans & ZSL

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Project Seahorse @projectseahorse.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
🤝 Join over 4,400 citizen scientists in uploading photos and details of seahorse sightings to iSeahorse on iNaturalist.org. This helps our scientists fill research gaps to better protect these magical fishes and the seas. Learn more here: www.iseahorse.org
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Project Seahorse @projectseahorse.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
This week’s #ThrowbackThursday spotlight study brought together fishers, scientists, and traders in the Philippines to protect seahorses – a collaborative approach to figure out how to help vulnerable populations bounce back. Read more: ow.ly/YK3J50Z7g3M
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Project Seahorse @projectseahorse.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Does collecting marine organisms to develop new medicines (marine bioprospecting), pose a threat to ocean conservation? Read more on marine bioprospecting and recommendations to minimize risk in this week’s #ThrowbackThursday study: ow.ly/wHFB50ZHYFL
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Project Seahorse @projectseahorse.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
📸 Say hello to the magical West African seahorse, or 𝘏𝘪𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘤𝘢𝘮𝘱𝘶𝘴 𝘢𝘭𝘨𝘪𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘶𝘴, logged on to iSeahorse by citizen scientist Dennis Rabeling. Upload your seahorse sightings onto iSeahorse too! Learn more here: www.iseahorse.org
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Project Seahorse @projectseahorse.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
This week’s #ThrowbackThursday spotlight study maps out how we can protect freshwater species and habitats from human disturbance by offering a blueprint for Freshwater Protected Areas (FWPAs). Read more: ow.ly/xETR50Z7fOP
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Project Seahorse @projectseahorse.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Our PhD candidate, Samara, has interviewed 200+ fishers, traders, divers & community members across 8 coastal districts in Sri Lanka, uncovering new insights into #seahorse fisheries, trade and their cultural significance. Read her field notes: projectseahorse.org/fieldnotesfroms…
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Project Seahorse @projectseahorse.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Our spotlight on our global arts movement, Inspired by Iconic Fishes, continues! We’re delighted to share this beautiful mug by Kamila Thayanne at Ateliê Somos Um in Brazil, who creates each piece with care, intention, and a deep respect for nature. Learn more: ow.ly/eRic50ZJENp
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Project Seahorse @projectseahorse.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Male #seahorses get pregnant, but do females do the courting? This week’s #ThrowbackThursday study showed that the sex roles are not reversed – males still compete for mates and exhibit behaviours such as wrestling and snout-snapping. Read more: ow.ly/FfBv50Z7fvI
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Project Seahorse @projectseahorse.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
At this week's FishBase and SeaLifeBase Symposium, our program leader, Dr Sarah Foster shared our research on the 3,000 species caught in bottom trawls – including many threatened with extinction. Read more: ow.ly/mflf50ZJE1Y
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Project Seahorse @projectseahorse.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
41 seahorse species have been recorded on iSeahorse by our incredible community of citizen scientists! But six species are still missing, and some have only been recorded once – join us in searching for them. Learn more here: projectseahorse.org/missingseahorses
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Project Seahorse @projectseahorse.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
🤔 How do we save seahorses from overfishing? This week’s #ThrowbackThursday spotlight proposed a simple 10cm minimum size limit for global trade to promote reproduction, protect smaller populations, and simplify trade regulations for officials. Read more: ow.ly/W6Oe50Z7eIm
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Project Seahorse @projectseahorse.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Our PhD student and researcher Ruth Arnold's fieldwork in Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula found that seahorses are often caught as bycatch despite a ban. Just 32 seahorses were recorded across 60 dives, providing valuable baseline data for future monitoring. 🔗 ow.ly/KQia50ZHVsP
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Project Seahorse @projectseahorse.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
The creativity behind our global arts movement, Inspired by #IconicFishes, continues to grow! We're delighted to share this piece by Chris McCabe, who invites us to fall in love with seahorses and embrace their slow pace as we navigate life. Learn more: ow.ly/ZkVZ50ZGfU2
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Project Seahorse @projectseahorse.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Since 2025, we have been working with Indonesia’s National Research & Innovation Agency (BRIN) to better understand seahorse trade and identify solutions. 300+ interviews & workshops with stakeholders are helping shape feasible management options. Read more: ow.ly/1rEX50ZGh3a
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Project Seahorse @projectseahorse.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
🐟 Small marine protected areas can deliver long-term benefits for both reef fish populations and local fisheries. This week’s #ThrowbackThursday study from the Philippines highlights the value of community-based marine conservation. Learn more: ow.ly/ckJr50Z3hci
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Project Seahorse @projectseahorse.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
🔍 We are delighted to share this observation of the Zebra seahorse by citizen scientist Jon Biesse on iSeahorse! As a “missing species,” Jon’s sighting is a rare one, providing valuable data that helps our scientists better protect the species. Read more: ow.ly/clAj50Zz6CH
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Project Seahorse @projectseahorse.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
#ThrowbackThursday This week’s spotlight linked fisher interviews and logbooks to show that seahorse catch rates fell 93% historically, even though modern logs look stable. Read more: ow.ly/ozjL50Z2Y2g #ProjectSeahorse #SavingSeahorses
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Project Seahorse @projectseahorse.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Seahorses are among the priority species in a new national training program for aquatic wildlife enforcement officers in the Philippines, and our Philippine Seahorse Identification Guide will help shape the training. Read more: ow.ly/Rftw50ZACAJ
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Project Seahorse @projectseahorse.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
🐠 As we continue to spotlight our global arts movement, Inspired by #IconicFishes, we are delighted to introduce Kelley Whitley (@kelleywelley.bsky.social) – an educator, scuba diver, and ocean artivist who uses her art to raise awareness for marine conservation. Read more: ow.ly/2GUF50ZzwUj
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Project Seahorse @projectseahorse.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
#ThrowbackThursday DNA analysis revealed that the brood pouch seen in male pregnancy in seahorses and pipefishes was not a slow, linear, invention – instead, it was an explosion of rapid evolutionary design. Read more: ow.ly/i7Ii50Z2Yaa #ProjectSeahorse #SavingSeahorses
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Project Seahorse @projectseahorse.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
🎥 Watch now: Our co-founder and director Prof. Amanda Vincent spoke with CBC News about 𝙃𝙞𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙘𝙖𝙢𝙥𝙪𝙨 𝙖𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙚, a newly described seahorse species from the Indian Ocean named in her honour. #ProjectSeahorse #AdvancingMarineConservation #SavingSeahorses
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New sea horse species named after UBC marine researcher
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UBC Oceans @ubcoceans.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
The newly discovered Indian Ocean species, Hippocampus Amandavincentae, was named after marine biologist @amandavincent.bsky.social of @projectseahorse.bsky.social timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/...
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Kufos-led team discovers new thorny seahorse species
Kochi: A Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (Kufos)-led international team has discovered a new species of thorny seahorse. The study, published in the science journal Zootaxa, reveals t...
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Project Seahorse @projectseahorse.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
#ICYMI A new seahorse species was just named after our director and co-founder, Prof. Amanda Vincent! 💬 Listen in as Amanda shares what this honour means to her and how it’s inspired her to increase her efforts to protect seahorses and their habitats worldwide.
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Project Seahorse @projectseahorse.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
🌊 Meet the Jayakar’s seahorse, or Hippocampus jayakari! Use these identifying features to spot one in the wild, then snap a photo and report your sighting to the iSeahorse project on iNaturalist. Learn more here: www.iseahorse.org
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Project Seahorse @projectseahorse.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
✨ Meet 𝘏𝘪𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘤𝘢𝘮𝘱𝘶𝘴 𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘦, named after Amanda Vincent, our director & co-founder, for her pioneering work in seahorse science & marine conservation. Learn more: projectseahorse.org/news-hippoca... #SavingSeahorse #ProjectSeahorse
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Project Seahorse @projectseahorse.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
✨ Meet 𝘏𝘪𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘤𝘢𝘮𝘱𝘶𝘴 𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘦, named after @amandavincent.bsky.social, our director & co-founder, for her pioneering work in seahorse science & marine conservation. Learn more: projectseahorse.org/news-hippoca...
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New seahorse species named after our director and co-founder, Prof. Amanda Vincent - Project Seahorse
An international team of scientists has named a seahorse species from the Indian Ocean, Hippocampus amandavincentae, in honour of Prof. Amanda Vincent, director and co-founder of  UBC’s Project Seahor...
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Project Seahorse @projectseahorse.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
#ThrowbackThursday - Bringing you one of our earlier studies on sea moths! We found that they are caught as bycatch by industrial trawlers to supply medicinal markets – leaving them extremely vulnerable to overfishing. Read more: ow.ly/r1KO50Z2PYH
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Project Seahorse @projectseahorse.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
What keeps bottom trawling in operation despite its heavy costs? Our PhD candidate Yixuan Chen is heading to China for fieldwork to better understand bottom trawl fisheries & help guide future research and management priorities. Read more: ow.ly/BqgV50ZvbeC
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Project Seahorse @projectseahorse.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
💜 We’re delighted to share this magical seahorse illustration by Abolfazl Shamsadini, from Iran! Inspired by Iconic Fishes is our global arts movement for everyone, everywhere, using creativity to inspire awe for these magical fishes! Take part: www.iconicfishes.art
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Project Seahorse @projectseahorse.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
#ThrowbackThursday 🌡️ Warming conditions increase activity and feeding in the long-snouted seahorse Hippocampus guttulatus, but do not improve growth, suggesting potential energetic stress at higher temperatures. Find out more: ow.ly/PGHh50Z2Yjp
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Project Seahorse @projectseahorse.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Watch now! Saving seahorses to save the seas with our co-founder and director, Prof. Amanda Vincent, 2021 Indianapolis Prize Winner. 🔗 projectseahorse.org/watch-now-savin…
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Project Seahorse @projectseahorse.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
❤️ iSeahorse is only possible thanks to you. Together, 4,000+ citizen scientists around the world have contributed over 22,000 observations – vital data that helps our scientists protect our seahorse friends. Join the movement and log your sightings: www.iseahorse.org
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Project Seahorse @projectseahorse.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Rushing environmental protection without consulting the local community fails both people and marine life. This week’s #ThrowbackThursday study of the Gulf of California shows top-down policies both alienated fishers and endangered the vaquita. Learn more: ow.ly/ouRy50Z2YeZ
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Project Seahorse @projectseahorse.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Our PhD candidate Marta Flotats heads to Peru to develop the first-ever comprehensive evaluations of conservation strategies for the Pacific seahorse. Learn more: projectseahorse.org/turning-seahors…
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Project Seahorse @projectseahorse.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
A new creation has joined our global arts movement, Inspired by #IconicFishes! It’s a collaborative mosaic made up of 135 artworks, an initiative led by artist Mayali Geyling! Learn more: projectseahorse.org/inspired-by-ico…
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Sarah Foster @sarahjfoster.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Spoke this morning at CITES AC34 for the IUCN Seahorse, Pipefish & Seadragon Specialist Group (@iucnseahorse.bsky.social). Message: we stand ready to help governments implement the seahorse Decisions from CoP20 – and we've built 3 guidance resources to help. 🧵
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Project Seahorse @projectseahorse.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
#ThrowbackThursday 🌍 A global assessment of 300 syngnathiform fishes shows most species are Least Concern, but many are threatened or Data Deficient, so true risk may be higher. Fishing and habitat loss are key pressures. Read more: ow.ly/SSCv50Z3gSj #SavingIconicFishes #ProjectSeahorse
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Project Seahorse @projectseahorse.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
📝🇱🇰 Our advancing seahorses in Sri Lanka workshop report is out! It is a blueprint for action that our PhD candidate Samara is bringing back with her to Sri Lanka this month. Learn more: ow.ly/N4XT50ZllHN
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Project Seahorse @projectseahorse.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
#ICYMI Our program leader Sarah Foster is championing #seahorses at the 34th meeting of the #CITES Animals Committee, taking place this week in Geneva, Switzerland. 🔗 Learn more: projectseahorse.org/ensuring-govern…
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Ensuring governments keep their promise to seahorses at the 34th CITES Animals Committee - Project Seahorse
Governments have made promises to protect seahorses from illegal and unsustainable trade. At the upcoming 34th meeting of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) Animals Committee, taking place July 13-17 in Geneva, Switzerland, Project Seahorse will be there to help make sure governments follow through. Our program leader, Dr. Sarah Foster will be in attendance as the Focal Point for Global Fisheries and Trade for the IUCN SSC Seahorse, Pipefish and Seadragon Specialist Group, which we host.… Read more
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Project Seahorse @projectseahorse.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
📸 Say hello to the magical pygmy seahorse, or Hippocampus bargibanti, logged onto iSeahorse by citizen scientist wunderdiver. Upload your seahorse sightings onto iSeahorse too! Learn more here: www.iseahorse.org
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Project Seahorse @projectseahorse.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
India banned seahorse fishing in 2001, but 13 million are still caught every year. Why? This week’s #ThrowbackThursday study reveals that 89% are taken as accidental bycatch by trawlers – paper bans are useless without active gear restriction. Read more: ow.ly/uCqN50Z2Y58 #ProjectSeahorse
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Project Seahorse @projectseahorse.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Governments have promised to protect seahorses from illegal trade. At the upcoming 34th #CITES Animals Committee meeting in Geneva, #ProjectSeahorse will be there to make sure they follow through. More here: ow.ly/2MjM50Zk83r
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Project Seahorse @projectseahorse.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
🌊 #ICYMI Our 2025 Achievements report is out! From Mexico to Indonesia, we worked with partners around the world to turn science into real-world conservation for seahorses and their seas! Full report here: projectseahorse.org/achievements2025 #ProjectSeahorse #SavingSeahorses
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Project Seahorse @projectseahorse.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
We’re delighted to spotlight this beautiful illustration of Knysna seahorses, or Hippocampus capensis, by Simon Baker! Inspired by Iconic Fishes is our global arts movement, open to everyone, everywhere, using creativity to inspire awe for these magical fishes! Take part: www.iconicfishes.art
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Project Seahorse @projectseahorse.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
❤️ Meet Hippocampus whitei, the Australian species of seahorse that forms faithful, lifetime bonds. This week’s #ThrowbackThursday study delves into the rare, strictly monogamous bonds that these special creatures form. Read more: ow.ly/BPTQ50Z2YrR #ProjectSeahorse #SavingSeahorses
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Project Seahorse @projectseahorse.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
🌊 A look inside from our 2025 Achievements report! From the Philippines to Peru, we worked with partners around the world to turn science into real-world conservation for seahorses and their seas! Full report here: projectseahorse.org/achievements2025 #ProjectSeahorse #SavingSeahorses
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Project Seahorse @projectseahorse.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
🌊 Meet the Bigbelly seahorse, or Hippocampus abdominalis! Use these identifying features to spot one in the wild, then snap a photo and report your sighting to the iSeahorse project on iNaturalist. Learn more here: www.iseahorse.org
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Project Seahorse @projectseahorse.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
#ThrowbackThursday Marine protected areas (MPAs) aim to protect marine ecosystems, but male and female fishers experience them differently. This study highlights the gender differences behind MPAs and the need for gender-inclusive participation. Read more: ow.ly/e3rZ50Z2XXo
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Project Seahorse @projectseahorse.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
We’re delighted to spotlight these stunning glass-blown seahorses, crafted by the talented Jill Elkins! Inspired by Iconic Fishes is our global arts movement, open to everyone, everywhere, using creativity to inspire awe for these magical fishes! Take part: www.iconicfishes.art
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Project Seahorse @projectseahorse.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Hidden parasites can devastate captive marine wildlife – a case study where a hidden parasite caused the death of all but two seahorses from a colony from Florida revealed the importance of quarantine and deep screenings for captive marine life. Read more: ow.ly/iJbX50Z2XQp
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