IUCN SSC Seahorse, Pipefish and Seadragon Specialist Group
@iucnseahorse.bsky.social
Working to ensure that wild populations are healthy and well-managed. Hosted by @projectseahorse
http://iucn-seahorse.org
http://iucn-seahorse.org
Over the past 7 months, South Australia has experienced the largest recorded mass mortality of leafy seadragons and weedy seadragons. Thousands of these iconic fishes have died during an extended harmful algal bloom. Read more: www.iucn-seahorse.org/news/2025/9/...
September 26, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Over the past 7 months, South Australia has experienced the largest recorded mass mortality of leafy seadragons and weedy seadragons. Thousands of these iconic fishes have died during an extended harmful algal bloom. Read more: www.iucn-seahorse.org/news/2025/9/...
This week, our Taxonomy & Evolution specialist Graham Short shared his work at @ubcoceans.bsky.social &
@projectseahorse.bsky.social ...showing how CT Scans are revealing new species, clarifying taxonomy & uncovering surprising insights into syngnathid reproduction.
@projectseahorse.bsky.social ...showing how CT Scans are revealing new species, clarifying taxonomy & uncovering surprising insights into syngnathid reproduction.
August 28, 2025 at 9:09 PM
This week, our Taxonomy & Evolution specialist Graham Short shared his work at @ubcoceans.bsky.social &
@projectseahorse.bsky.social ...showing how CT Scans are revealing new species, clarifying taxonomy & uncovering surprising insights into syngnathid reproduction.
@projectseahorse.bsky.social ...showing how CT Scans are revealing new species, clarifying taxonomy & uncovering surprising insights into syngnathid reproduction.
Spotting a seahorse in the wild is pure magic! Next time you meet one of these little wonders underwater, remember these do's and don'ts to keep the 📸experience safe for them and the ocean we love. #SeahorsePhotography #iSeahorse #SavingIconicFishes #UnderwaterPhotography
August 12, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Spotting a seahorse in the wild is pure magic! Next time you meet one of these little wonders underwater, remember these do's and don'ts to keep the 📸experience safe for them and the ocean we love. #SeahorsePhotography #iSeahorse #SavingIconicFishes #UnderwaterPhotography
🌊 Read the latest from our SPS SG members Dr David Booth and @maartendb.bsky.social! The paper looks at what we know and don’t know about leafy, common and ruby seadragons, and what’s needed to better protect them 💙.
🔗📖Dive in: link.springer.com/article/10.1...
#Seadragons #SavingIconicFishes
🔗📖Dive in: link.springer.com/article/10.1...
#Seadragons #SavingIconicFishes
July 28, 2025 at 9:12 PM
🌊 Read the latest from our SPS SG members Dr David Booth and @maartendb.bsky.social! The paper looks at what we know and don’t know about leafy, common and ruby seadragons, and what’s needed to better protect them 💙.
🔗📖Dive in: link.springer.com/article/10.1...
#Seadragons #SavingIconicFishes
🔗📖Dive in: link.springer.com/article/10.1...
#Seadragons #SavingIconicFishes
Our brilliant Red List Authority Coordinator, @elsacamins.bsky.social, spoke at #IPFC2025 side-event on behalf of our group last week. She shared how Red Listing (assessing extinction risk) can help guide global action to protect seahorses and their relatives.
#SavingIconicFishes #IUCNRedList #IUCN
#SavingIconicFishes #IUCNRedList #IUCN
June 17, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Our brilliant Red List Authority Coordinator, @elsacamins.bsky.social, spoke at #IPFC2025 side-event on behalf of our group last week. She shared how Red Listing (assessing extinction risk) can help guide global action to protect seahorses and their relatives.
#SavingIconicFishes #IUCNRedList #IUCN
#SavingIconicFishes #IUCNRedList #IUCN
Last week at #IPFC2025, Dr. David Booth introduced our specialist group and shared his latest research on the unprecedented mass stranding of weedy seadragons in Sydney—exploring impacts, possible causes, and what it means for their future. Full study here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10....
June 17, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Last week at #IPFC2025, Dr. David Booth introduced our specialist group and shared his latest research on the unprecedented mass stranding of weedy seadragons in Sydney—exploring impacts, possible causes, and what it means for their future. Full study here: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10....
New paper alert! Read the latest from Dr. David Booth, (lead author and our SPS SG member) on the unprecedented mass stranding of weedy seadragons in Sydney — impacts, causes, and what it means for the future. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10....
May 2, 2025 at 11:51 PM
New paper alert! Read the latest from Dr. David Booth, (lead author and our SPS SG member) on the unprecedented mass stranding of weedy seadragons in Sydney — impacts, causes, and what it means for the future. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10....
Spotting a seahorse in the wild is pure magic! Next time you meet one of these little wonders underwater, remember these simple tips to keep the 📸 experience safe for them & the ocean we love.💙 🌊
#SeahorsePhotography #SavingIconicFishes #UnderwaterPhotography #OceanPhotography #MarinePhotography
#SeahorsePhotography #SavingIconicFishes #UnderwaterPhotography #OceanPhotography #MarinePhotography
April 23, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Spotting a seahorse in the wild is pure magic! Next time you meet one of these little wonders underwater, remember these simple tips to keep the 📸 experience safe for them & the ocean we love.💙 🌊
#SeahorsePhotography #SavingIconicFishes #UnderwaterPhotography #OceanPhotography #MarinePhotography
#SeahorsePhotography #SavingIconicFishes #UnderwaterPhotography #OceanPhotography #MarinePhotography
🌊 This #CitiSciMonth, we’re spotlighting #iSeahorse! See a seahorse? Report it on iSeahorse.org (via iNaturalist) to help scientists protect them and their habitats.
🔎 Spot → 📷 Snap → 💻 Share. It’s that simple!
#CitizenScience #SavingSeahorses #iSeahorse
🔎 Spot → 📷 Snap → 💻 Share. It’s that simple!
#CitizenScience #SavingSeahorses #iSeahorse
April 1, 2025 at 9:06 PM
🌊 This #CitiSciMonth, we’re spotlighting #iSeahorse! See a seahorse? Report it on iSeahorse.org (via iNaturalist) to help scientists protect them and their habitats.
🔎 Spot → 📷 Snap → 💻 Share. It’s that simple!
#CitizenScience #SavingSeahorses #iSeahorse
🔎 Spot → 📷 Snap → 💻 Share. It’s that simple!
#CitizenScience #SavingSeahorses #iSeahorse
At #MaritimeIWT25, our 🇵🇭 & 🇹🇭 members are engaging with experts to tackle the illegal trade of marine species. They also joined a plenary, highlighting our conservation efforts for syngnathids. Collaboration is key to #SavingIconicFishes and protecting all marine life.
February 27, 2025 at 11:36 PM
At #MaritimeIWT25, our 🇵🇭 & 🇹🇭 members are engaging with experts to tackle the illegal trade of marine species. They also joined a plenary, highlighting our conservation efforts for syngnathids. Collaboration is key to #SavingIconicFishes and protecting all marine life.
Happy #ReverseTheRedDay. We assess extinction threats, plan science-driven conservation strategies, and act through policy change, research, and global collaboration to ensure the survival of our iconic fishes! #SavingIconicFishes
February 8, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Happy #ReverseTheRedDay. We assess extinction threats, plan science-driven conservation strategies, and act through policy change, research, and global collaboration to ensure the survival of our iconic fishes! #SavingIconicFishes
Happy #ReverseTheRedDay! Today is a day to celebrate #conservation success from around the world as zoos, aquariums, botanic gardens, nonprofit organisations, civil society partners, and communities take action to protect #biodiversity.
February 7, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Happy #ReverseTheRedDay! Today is a day to celebrate #conservation success from around the world as zoos, aquariums, botanic gardens, nonprofit organisations, civil society partners, and communities take action to protect #biodiversity.
February 7 is #ReverseTheRedDay! This landmark day celebrates the conservation success around the world & all of the people, organizations, and communities working to make sure we reverse #biodiversity loss trends 🌱 Learn more at www.reversethered.org
February 5, 2025 at 9:32 PM
February 7 is #ReverseTheRedDay! This landmark day celebrates the conservation success around the world & all of the people, organizations, and communities working to make sure we reverse #biodiversity loss trends 🌱 Learn more at www.reversethered.org
#SavingIconicSpecies 2024 at the historic @oceanomonaco.bsky.social 🌊 Our experts came together to advance the conservation of seahorses, pipefishes, and seadragons. Huge thanks to 🇲🇨 @gvtmonaco.bsky.social for making this happen! #Monaco2024
November 28, 2024 at 6:41 PM
#SavingIconicSpecies 2024 at the historic @oceanomonaco.bsky.social 🌊 Our experts came together to advance the conservation of seahorses, pipefishes, and seadragons. Huge thanks to 🇲🇨 @gvtmonaco.bsky.social for making this happen! #Monaco2024
#SavingIconicFishes 2024 in Monaco! Our experts dive into vital discussions to protect seahorses, pipefishes and seadragons. Collaboration in action for our oceans’ future! This special meeting is made possible thanks to the incredible support of @gvtmonaco.bsky.social 🇲🇨 #Day2 #Monaco2024
November 27, 2024 at 7:39 AM
#SavingIconicFishes 2024 in Monaco! Our experts dive into vital discussions to protect seahorses, pipefishes and seadragons. Collaboration in action for our oceans’ future! This special meeting is made possible thanks to the incredible support of @gvtmonaco.bsky.social 🇲🇨 #Day2 #Monaco2024
“Like seahorses, we are here to work hand in hand—or should I say, tail in tail—for our oceans’ future,” - Mrs Isabelle Rosabrunetto's inspiring opening at #SavingIconicFishes 2024, hosted by @gvtmonaco.bsky.social, sets the tone for a week of action-packed conservation discussions. #Monaco2024 🇲🇨🌊
November 25, 2024 at 9:38 PM
“Like seahorses, we are here to work hand in hand—or should I say, tail in tail—for our oceans’ future,” - Mrs Isabelle Rosabrunetto's inspiring opening at #SavingIconicFishes 2024, hosted by @gvtmonaco.bsky.social, sets the tone for a week of action-packed conservation discussions. #Monaco2024 🇲🇨🌊
Kicking off the first-ever meeting of our global expert group on seahorses, pipefishes, and seadragons, hosted by
@gvtmonaco.bsky.social.
Together, we’re advancing efforts to protect these iconic fishes. #SavingIconicSpecies #Monaco2024
📸 © Directorate of Communication / Stéphane Danna
@gvtmonaco.bsky.social.
Together, we’re advancing efforts to protect these iconic fishes. #SavingIconicSpecies #Monaco2024
📸 © Directorate of Communication / Stéphane Danna
November 25, 2024 at 2:04 PM
Kicking off the first-ever meeting of our global expert group on seahorses, pipefishes, and seadragons, hosted by
@gvtmonaco.bsky.social.
Together, we’re advancing efforts to protect these iconic fishes. #SavingIconicSpecies #Monaco2024
📸 © Directorate of Communication / Stéphane Danna
@gvtmonaco.bsky.social.
Together, we’re advancing efforts to protect these iconic fishes. #SavingIconicSpecies #Monaco2024
📸 © Directorate of Communication / Stéphane Danna
As we celebrate #WorldFisheriesDay, we’re thrilled to share that next week, our experts on seahorses, pipefish & seadragons will gather in person for the first time in Monaco 🇲🇨!
Thanks, @gvtmonaco.bsky.social for hosting this historic #SavingIconicFishes meeting. Stay tuned for more! #Monaco2024
Thanks, @gvtmonaco.bsky.social for hosting this historic #SavingIconicFishes meeting. Stay tuned for more! #Monaco2024
November 21, 2024 at 11:32 PM
As we celebrate #WorldFisheriesDay, we’re thrilled to share that next week, our experts on seahorses, pipefish & seadragons will gather in person for the first time in Monaco 🇲🇨!
Thanks, @gvtmonaco.bsky.social for hosting this historic #SavingIconicFishes meeting. Stay tuned for more! #Monaco2024
Thanks, @gvtmonaco.bsky.social for hosting this historic #SavingIconicFishes meeting. Stay tuned for more! #Monaco2024
🌊 Happy World Fisheries Day 🌊
Sustainable fisheries are key to healthy oceans and the future of iconic fishes like seahorses, pipefish, and seadragons. Together, let’s protect marine biodiversity and champion sustainability!
#WorldFisheriesDay #SavingIconicFishes
Sustainable fisheries are key to healthy oceans and the future of iconic fishes like seahorses, pipefish, and seadragons. Together, let’s protect marine biodiversity and champion sustainability!
#WorldFisheriesDay #SavingIconicFishes
November 21, 2024 at 10:59 PM
🌊 Happy World Fisheries Day 🌊
Sustainable fisheries are key to healthy oceans and the future of iconic fishes like seahorses, pipefish, and seadragons. Together, let’s protect marine biodiversity and champion sustainability!
#WorldFisheriesDay #SavingIconicFishes
Sustainable fisheries are key to healthy oceans and the future of iconic fishes like seahorses, pipefish, and seadragons. Together, let’s protect marine biodiversity and champion sustainability!
#WorldFisheriesDay #SavingIconicFishes
📣 Saving Species Sustains Life! Proud to be a part of the SSC, the world’s largest volunteer conservation-science network. The SSC is calling on everyone—from governments to individuals—to prioritize species conservation.
🔗 Read more: shorturl.at/8NTSD
#WeAreSSC #ActForNature #SSCLeadersMeeting2024
🔗 Read more: shorturl.at/8NTSD
#WeAreSSC #ActForNature #SSCLeadersMeeting2024
November 1, 2024 at 9:40 PM
📣 Saving Species Sustains Life! Proud to be a part of the SSC, the world’s largest volunteer conservation-science network. The SSC is calling on everyone—from governments to individuals—to prioritize species conservation.
🔗 Read more: shorturl.at/8NTSD
#WeAreSSC #ActForNature #SSCLeadersMeeting2024
🔗 Read more: shorturl.at/8NTSD
#WeAreSSC #ActForNature #SSCLeadersMeeting2024
This Halloween, we’re spotlighting ghost pipefishes! 👻📷 Our researchers found big gaps in what we know about their homes, population, and threats. Help fill these gaps, report your sightings on inaturalist.org 📷 Learn more: shorturl.at/k3jyp
November 1, 2024 at 3:00 AM
This Halloween, we’re spotlighting ghost pipefishes! 👻📷 Our researchers found big gaps in what we know about their homes, population, and threats. Help fill these gaps, report your sightings on inaturalist.org 📷 Learn more: shorturl.at/k3jyp
👻 This Halloween, we're bringing ghost pipefishes out of the shadows! With eerie looks and sneaky camouflage, there's so much we don’t know about them. Help us solve the mystery—report sightings 📸 on iNaturalist.org!
Learn more: shorturl.at/k3jyp
#GhostPipefish #HalloweenUnderwater
Learn more: shorturl.at/k3jyp
#GhostPipefish #HalloweenUnderwater
October 31, 2024 at 7:30 PM
👻 This Halloween, we're bringing ghost pipefishes out of the shadows! With eerie looks and sneaky camouflage, there's so much we don’t know about them. Help us solve the mystery—report sightings 📸 on iNaturalist.org!
Learn more: shorturl.at/k3jyp
#GhostPipefish #HalloweenUnderwater
Learn more: shorturl.at/k3jyp
#GhostPipefish #HalloweenUnderwater
Are you at #IMCC7? Catch Dr. Miguel Correia, our Field Conservation Lead, as he shares key highlights from the IUCN SSC Seahorse, Pipefish & Seadragon Specialist Group at the “Connecting the Dots: Expanding Our Reach through IUCN SSC Specialist Groups” panel, hosted by
@sscmarine.bsky.social.
@sscmarine.bsky.social.
October 17, 2024 at 6:57 PM
Are you at #IMCC7? Catch Dr. Miguel Correia, our Field Conservation Lead, as he shares key highlights from the IUCN SSC Seahorse, Pipefish & Seadragon Specialist Group at the “Connecting the Dots: Expanding Our Reach through IUCN SSC Specialist Groups” panel, hosted by
@sscmarine.bsky.social.
@sscmarine.bsky.social.
Curious about how we’re saving seahorses, pipefishes, and seadragons? Get a quick overview and learn more at www.iucn-seahorse.org #SavingIconicFishes #SPSSG #IUCN #Conservation
October 17, 2024 at 5:29 PM
Curious about how we’re saving seahorses, pipefishes, and seadragons? Get a quick overview and learn more at www.iucn-seahorse.org #SavingIconicFishes #SPSSG #IUCN #Conservation
The IUCN SSC Seahorse, Pipefish & Seadragon Specialist Group is officially on Bluesky! 🌊 Follow us for updates on our work to protect these iconic fishes, and visit www.iucn-seahorse.org to learn more. #SavingIconicFishes #SPSSG #Conservation
October 17, 2024 at 5:11 PM
The IUCN SSC Seahorse, Pipefish & Seadragon Specialist Group is officially on Bluesky! 🌊 Follow us for updates on our work to protect these iconic fishes, and visit www.iucn-seahorse.org to learn more. #SavingIconicFishes #SPSSG #Conservation