Watercolor painting of an Atlantic Trumpetfish, Aulostomus maculatus. This often fish swims vertically in order to blend in with sea grass, sponges, and vertical corals such as corky sea fingers. Despite threats to its habitat, this species is resilient. In support of the IUCN SSC Seahorse, Pipefish, and Seadragon Specialist Group, this set of ten paintings will be pipefish and other Syngnathiformes.

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Syngnathiformes 8/10: Atlantic Trumpetfish, Aulostomus maculatus. This often fish swims vertically to blend in with sponges and vertical corals. Despite threats to its habitat, this species is resilient
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Watercolor painting of a Pacific Trumpetfish, Aulostomus chinensis. This long but slender ambush predator has been observed hunting cooperatively with larger predators such as grouper. In support of the IUCN SSC Seahorse, Pipefish, and Seadragon Specialist Group, this set of ten paintings will be pipefish and other Syngnathiformes.

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Syngnathiformes 7/10: Pacific Trumpetfish, Aulostomus chinensis. This long but slender ambush predator has been observed hunting cooperatively with larger predators such as grouper.

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Watercolor painting of a Shortfin Pipefish, Cosmocampus elucens. This small, Western Atlantic pipefish lives in shallow seagrass and algae beds where its shape and coloration helps it hide from predators. In support of the IUCN SSC Seahorse, Pipefish, and Seadragon Specialist Group, this set of ten paintings will be pipefish and other Syngnathiformes.

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Syngnathiformes 6/10: Shortfin Pipefish, Cosmocampus elucens.
This Western Atlantic pipefish lives in shallow seagrass and algae beds where its shape/color helps it hide

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Watercolor painting of a Double-Ended Pipefish, Trachyhamptus bicoarctatus. This Indo-Pacific pipefish can grow to be 50 cm (16 inches) in length, though most adults are much smaller. In support of the IUCN SSC Seahorse, Pipefish, and Seadragon Specialist Group , this set of ten paintings will be pipefish and other Syngnathiformes.

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Syngnathiformes 5/10: Double-Ended Pipefish, Trachyhamptus bicoarctatus.
This Indo-Pacific pipefish can grow to be 50 cm (16 inches) in length, though most adults are much smaller.

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Watercolor painting of a Banded Pipefish, Dunckerocampus dactyliophorus. This Indo-Pacfic pipefish can be found in lagoons and sloping reefs. Like true seahorses, the male broods the eggs rather than the female. In support of the IUCN SSC Seahorse, Pipefish, and Seadragon Specialist Group , this set of ten paintings will be pipefish and other Syngnathiformes.

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Syngnathiformes 4/10: watercolor painting of a Banded Pipefish, Dunckerocampus dactyliophorus. Like true seahorses, the male broods the eggs rather than the female.

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Watercolor painting of an Ornate Ghost Pipefish, Solenostomis paradoxus. This seahorse cousin comes in a wide range of colors and patterns. They use their whispy silhouette and speckled coloration to blend in with crenoids, hydroids, or sea grass for camouflage. In support of the IUCN SSC Seahorse, Pipefish, and Seadragon Specialist Group , this set of ten paintings will be pipefish and other Syngnathiformes.

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Syngnathiformes 3/10: Ornate Ghost Pipefish, Solenostomis paradoxus. This pipefish comes in a wide range of colors and patterns to blend in with crenoids, hydroids, or sea grass

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Watercolor painting of a Robust Ghost Pipefish, Solenostomis cyanopterus. Unlike true seahorses, female pipefish are the ones that brood the eggs rather than the males. In support of the IUCN SSC Seahorse, Pipefish, and Seadragon Specialist Group , this set of ten paintings will be pipefish and other Syngnathiformes.

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Syngnathiformes 2/10: Robust Ghost Pipefish, Solenostomis cyanopterus. Unlike true seahorses, female pipefish are the ones that brood the eggs rather than the males.

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Watercolor painting of a Leafy Seadragon, Phycodurus eques. The ‘leafy’ parts of this seahorse cousin are used for camouflage rather than propulsion. In support of the IUCN SSC Seahorse, Pipefish, and Seadragon Specialist Group , this set of ten paintings will be pipefish and other Syngnathiformes.

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Syngnathiformes 1/10: Leafy Seadragon, Phycodurus eques. The ‘leafy’ parts of this seahorse cousin are used for camouflage rather than propulsion.

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Watercolor painting of a Denise’s Pygmy Seahorse, Hippocampus denise. This is one of the smallest seahorses. It is smaller and smoother than the Bargibant’s Pygmy, but so little is known about this species that it is also classified as ‘data deficient’ by the IUCN. In support of the IUCN SSC Seahorse, Pipefish, and Seadragon Specialist Group , my next set of ten paintings will be pipefish and other Syngnathiformes.

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Seahorses 10/10: Denise’s Pygmy Seahorse, Hippocampus denise. This is one of the smallest seahorses. It is smaller and smoother than the Bargibant’s Pygmy

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Watercolor painting of a Bargibant’s Pygmy Seahorse, Hippocampus bargibanti. Even though it looks very different, the yellow Pygmy seahorse is the same species as the pink one. Baby Pygmies are born darker and more neutral in color. Researchers have documented that juveniles change color to blend in with their host sea fan within a few days of finding a home. In spite of scuba diver lore, adult Pygmy seahorses may not be able to change color (researchers have never observed it under controlled conditions). Divers, Please don’t disturb the Pygmies!

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Seahorses: 9/10: Bargibant’s Pygmy Seahorse, Hippocampus bargibanti. Baby Pygmies change color to match their homes, but the adults may not be able to. See image ALT for info

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Watercolor painting of a Bargibant’s Pygmy Seahorse, Hippocampus bargibanti. Unless disturbed, this little guy (less than an inch long) lives out its entire life on a single gorgonian sea fan. Very little is known about the total population and major threats that Pygmy seahorses face. The IUCN lists these as ‘data deficient.’

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Seahorses: 8/10: Bargibant’s Pygmy Seahorse, Hippocampus bargibanti. Unless disturbed, this little guy (less than an inch long) lives out its entire life on a single sea fan.

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Watercolor painting of a Spiny Seahorse, Hippocampus histrix. This small Indo-Pacific seahorse is completely covered with thorns. The IUCN lists this species as vulnerable. Due to habitat loss, bycatch, and demand of traditional medicine and aquarium trade this species may have lost as much as 30% of its population in the past decade.

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Seahorses: 7/10: watercolor painting of a Spiny Seahorse, H. histrix. This small Indo-Pacific seahorse is completely covered with thorns. The IUCN lists this species as vulnerable.

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Watercolor painting of a pair of Longnose Seahorses, Hippocampus trimaculatus. Seahorses have elaborate courtship rituals. The first phase of the courtship includes dancing. After mating, the male cares for the eggs in a brood pouch until they hatch.

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Seahorses: 5/10: watercolor painting of a pair of Longnose Seahorses, Hippocampus trimaculatus. Seahorses have elaborate courtship rituals.

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Watercolor painting of a Longnose Seahorse, Hippocampus trimaculatus. This Indo-Pacific seahorse makes its home on rubble beds and sandy bottoms near coral reefs and mangroves. The IUCN lists it as ‘vulnerable’ due to habitat loss and the seahorse trade. The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) has recommended restrictions on the trade of these animals.

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Seahorses: 5/10: Longnose Seahorse, Hippocampus trimaculatus. This vulnerable Indo-Pacific seahorse makes its home on sandy bottoms near coral reefs. See alt for more info

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Watercolor painting of a Common Seahorse, Hippocampus kuda. This Indo-Pacific seahorse is commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine. The annual catch may be as high as 20 million per year.

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Seahorses: 4/10: Common Seahorse, Hippocampus kuda. This Indo-Pacific seahorse is commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine. The annual catch may be as high as 20 million per year.

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Watercolor painting of a Lined Seahorse, Hippocampus erectus. It is another Western Atlantic seahorse, ranging from Nova Scotia to southern Venezuela.

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Seahorses: 3/10: watercolor painting of a Lined Seahorse, Hippocampus erectus. It is another Western Atlantic seahorse, ranging from Nova Scotia to southern Venezuela.

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Watercolor painting of a Longsnout Seahorse, Hippocampus reidi. The IUCN red list classifies this Western Atlantic seahorse as near threatened. Although fishing/trading seahorses is regulated in many countries, they are common shrimping bycatch; dried seahorses are sold on the black market for traditional medicine or as souvenirs

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Seahorses: 2/10: watercolor painting of a Longsnout Seahorse, Hippocampus reidi. The IUCN red list classifies this Western Atlantic seahorse as near threatened.

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Watercolor painting of a Tiger Tail Seahorse, Hippocampus comes. For the next 10 days my 100 Day Project is pivoting toward supporting #projectseahorse. My project is about using art to tell stories with the hope of building communities, and a repost by #iconicfishes reminded me how cool seahorses are.

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Seahorses: 1/10: Tiger Tail Seahorse, Hippocampus comes. For the next 10 days, I’ll be painting seahorses to support #projectseahorse and #iconicfishes

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🎥 Watch our talk: Assessing policy implementation in global trade of marine fishes - Project Seahorse Our Director, Dr Amanda Vincent, and Program Leader, Dr Sarah Foster, share how conservation policies move from agreements on paper to action on the ground for marine fishes in a recent talk at the In...

🎥 Watch now: Drawing on more than 20 years of experience with global trade regulations for marine fishes, @amandavincent.bsky.social and @sarahjfoster.bsky.social share insights from three case studies: seahorses, sharks, and humphead wrasse.
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🗞️ Our latest newsletter has just dropped! 🌊 Dive into the latest updates on seahorse conservation, research highlights, and more.
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Happy New Year from all of us at Project Seahorse! Wishing you a healthy, hopeful, and meaningful 2026.

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Why decisions made at CITES CoP matter for seahorses - Project Seahorse Insights from Dr Sarah Foster, Project Seahorse Program Leader, reporting from CoP20 in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. I’m honoured to be at the 20th meeting of the Convention on International Trade in Endang...

🌊 From #CITESCoP20 in Samarkand, Dr Sarah Foster (@sarahjfoster.bsky.social) breaks down why decisions made by 185 parties matter for seahorses.

Read full story here: projectseahorse.org/why-decision...

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🌊This #WorldFisheriesDay, we’re highlighting three ways we are reconciling fisheries with marine conservation, at all scales.

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🌊 #FunFactFriday: Did you know #seahorses have incredible eyesight? Their eyes can move independently, allowing them to look forward and backward at the same time!

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🌊 #FunFactFriday: How do seahorses hunt?
These tiny masters of disguise are ambush predators, blending into their surroundings and striking with lightning-fast reflexes when prey drifts close.

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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 #UnderwaterPhotography #ProjectSeahorse #SavingIconicFishes

“By finding solutions for seahorses, we help chart a course for broader marine conservation,” said our Program Leader, Dr. Sarah Foster, on accepting the 2025 President's Fisheries Conservation Award from @amfisheriessoc.bsky.social on behalf of our team!

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Honoured to receive the President’s Fisheries Conservation Award from @amfisheriessoc.bsky.social for our global work in saving seahorses and the seas.

Thank you to all our partners & supporters, we share this with you! 💙🌊

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🌊 Continuing our #FunFactFriday series with another cool tidbit about seahorses! Did you know that seahorses live in a variety of marine habitats?

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Why we need to end bottom trawling? - Project Seahorse Bottom trawling is one of the most destructive fishing methods, and here are our top six reasons why it must end. These are more than enough reasons to call for # TrawlFreeOcean. Learn more at https://projectseahorse.org/limiting-fisheries/endbottomtrawling/ 📸 Rafael Cosme Daza / Guylian Seahorses of the World 📸 Zhang Jinggong / Guylian Seahorses of the World …

Bottom trawling is one of the most destructive fishing methods, and here are our top six reasons why it must end.
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