Did you know? Shrimp trawling is one of the world's most destructive fishing practices. For every kilo of shrimp on our plates, an average of 10 kg of other marine life is unintentionally caught and killed. On World Oceans Day, find out how you can make a difference. Read more | EJF's Consumer Guide to Prawns
It's that time of year again! Project Seahorse is looking for enthusiastic and adventurous divers to help with our autumn 2013 underwater surveys in Danajon Bank, Philippines. The deadline to apply is June 1st. Curious? Recent volunteer Neil Gunn describes his experience.
Expedition: Danajon Bank has wrapped up! Visit the project blog to read the stories and see some of the photos. We'll be adding new material as we prepare for our summer photo exhibitions in Chicago, Manila, and beyond. Related: Project Seahorse in the Sunday Times
Effective marine conservation must be complemented by sound policy. As the IUCN Red List Authority on seahorses and their relatives, Project Seahorse works with governments, authorities and international organizations to develop successful conservation policies.
Successful marine conservation depends on knowledge about the habitat needs of threatened species. Project Seahorse is undertaking a long-term study on the recovery of degraded coral reef within marine protected areas.
Project Seahorse promotes fishing practices that consider impacts on marine animals and ecosystems as well as human coastal communities. Finding a balance requires biological and socioeconomic knowledge and integration of research findings with marine management.