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$20 could help to purchase equipment for seahorse and habitat research
$500 could train local community members to protect marine species in their local areas, improving food security.
$5000 could construct a guardhouse for a fishing community to protect a marine reserve from illegal fishing.
Alumni Spotlight
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
The Convention on the International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) today announced new trade protections for sharks and rays — a decision informed by the work of Project Seahorse scientists. Read on
From the blog
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 tracks conservation gains from the multilateral Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), helping to ensure that the global seahorse trade is being regulated.
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.
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