The Principality of Monaco recently hosted “Saving Iconic Fishes 2024,” the first-ever in-person meeting of the global expert group on conservation of seahorses, pipefish, and seadragons [1]. While it may be small in size, Monaco is clearly huge when it comes to leadership in ocean conservation. The landmark gathering of experts from 23 countries advanced critical solutions for protecting these magical fishes while also celebrating Monaco's pivotal role as a global champion for all ocean life.
This Halloween, our researchers bring ghost pipefishes out of the shadows
The global expert group on seahorse, pipefish and seadragon conservation, hosted by Project Seahorse, is inviting the world to help shed light on the mysterious ghost pipefishes. In these fantastic fishes, the females create a pouch with their fins to serve as a nest for the developing babies. We know little else.
Seahorses! Curly-tailed wonders of the sea
Listen to our member Dr. Heather Koldewey (Senior Technical Advisor at the Zoological Society of London (ZSL), UK and co-Founder of Project Seahorse) share what it’s like to swim with seahorses on this fun podcast by Brains On: https://www.brainson.org/episode/2024/07/30/seahorses-curlytailed-wonders-of-the-sea
Seahorse conservation at upcoming CITES Animals Committee meeting
A dedicated side event focusing on seahorse conservation will be held during the 33rd meeting of the CITES Animals Committee (AC33) in Geneva, Switzerland. Organized by the IUCN Species Survival Commission (SSC) Seahorse, Pipefish, and Seadragon Specialist Group (SPS SG), the event will take place on Monday, July 15.
Seahorses!
Listen to Dr. Miguel Correia (Our Focal point for Field Conservation) and Sezarc’s Nancy Kim Pham talk about one of our favourite fish – seahorses – on this fun podcast by US Fish and Wildlife Services: https://www.fws.gov/fish-of-the-week-podcast
First in-person meeting of the SPS SG this November in Monaco
Happy Lunar New Year from the IUCN Seahorse Pipefish and Seadragon Specialist Group
Happy Lunar New Year and Year of the (Sea)Dragon!
We are the global expert group on (sea)dragon conservation. Learn about these magical fishes at www.iucn-seahorse.org/seadragon. To safeguard seadragons, Australia needs to protect their seagrass, kelp & sponge habitats. If you spot a seadragon this year, record your sightings at seadragonsearch.org!