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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
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
From the blog
Understanding the taxonomy, distributions and genetic connections among populations of seahorses is vital for conservation assessments and planning. Project Seahorse is a leading authority on seahorse biology and ecology.
Human activity can threaten the balance between organisms and their environment. Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) are an important conservation tool for protecting marine ecosystems from overfishing and habitat loss. Project Seahorse has been leading MPA research and implementation for over a decade.
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.
Species Spotlight
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