Collate and synthesise information of major threats to H. capensis (habitat loss and alteration)

Collate and synthesis all applicable legislation and review implementation and related conservation success. (in line with Objective 2 of the IUCN Specialist Group).

Increase awareness of the conservation status of H. capensis and its related habitats through outreach and media. (High priority)

Increase and develop working relationship with conservation authorities to allow for effective knowledge sharing and conservation actions (High priority)

Monitor trade of syngnathids in South Africa and check for presence of Hippocampus capensis. (Low priority).

Continue to monitor the distribution and abundance of Hippocampus capensis across its range to inform population status and to assist in determining the effectiveness of recovery actions (High priority).

Continue the investigation of the ecology of H. capensis within different habitat types, specifically focusing on population size, home-range and growth (High priority).

Implement research using eDNA to investigate the range of Hippocampus capensis in estuaries along the South African south coast (High priority).

Implement genetics research of H. capensis to investigate population divergence between estuaries and habitats and promote/facilitate future conservation actions based on conservation genomics (Medium priority).

Support community and government groups involved in monitoring and recording the presence of Hippocampus capensis and facilitate dissemination of information (Medium priority).

Where appropriate, actively encourage community involvement in aspects of Hippocampus capensis recovery including for example, research and monitoring programs (Low priority).

Conduct and/or facilitate the mapping and continued monitoring of suitable habitat for H. capensis (High priority).