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Iconic Fishes @iconicfishes.bsky.social · 1d

🌊 Iconic fishes spotted in hand-painted Indonesian #batik! Scroll to see which of our quirky fishes make an appearance 👀
The artist certainly was inspired by our #IconicFishes 😉.
Feeling inspired, too? Take part 👉 www.iconicfishes.art

📸 Special thanks to our supporter for sharing this sighting.

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Iconic Fishes @iconicfishes.bsky.social · 5d

Ever seen #seahorses, #pipefishes, #seadragons & their quirky cousins take centre stage in an arts movement? Now you have. 👉 Scroll through to discover what Inspired by Iconic Fishes is all about! 🔗Learn more www.iconicfishes.art

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Iconic Fishes @iconicfishes.bsky.social · 7d

🌊 Whether you paint 🎨, dance 💃, doodle ✏️, weave 🧵, write ✍️, design jewellery 💎, compose music 🎶, build Legos 🧩, cut potato prints 🥔or create in ways we haven’t even imagined, this is your invitation to join a global arts movement Inspired by #IconicFishes
Take part 👉 www.iconicfishes.art

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Project Seahorse @projectseahorse.bsky.social · 6d

#RememberingJane A trailblazer whose 65 years of research, advocacy, and compassion reshaped how we understand and respect life on Earth. Her legacy lives on in every act of conservation, on land and in the sea.

Jane Goodall Institute of Canada @janegoodallcan.bsky.social · 7d

Dr. Jane made an indelible mark on our understanding of chimpanzees and other species, and also of humankind and the environments we all share.

She inspired curiosity, hope, and compassion in countless people, and paved the way for many others.

#ThankYouJane #RememberingJane

Photo: Marko Zlousic

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Iconic Fishes @iconicfishes.bsky.social · 7d

🌊 Whether you paint 🎨, dance 💃, doodle ✏️, weave 🧵, write ✍️, design jewellery 💎, compose music 🎶, build Legos 🧩, cut potato prints 🥔or create in ways we haven’t even imagined, this is your invitation to join a global arts movement Inspired by #IconicFishes
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Introducing “Inspired by #IconicFishes”, a global arts movement for our ocean’s quirkiest fishes — Inspired by Iconic Fishes

A global arts movement inviting people of all ages, from every part of the world, to celebrate the wondrous lives of truly iconic fishes: seahorses, pipefish, seadragons, and their cousins: ghost pipe...

www.iconicfishes.art

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Iconic Fishes @iconicfishes.bsky.social · 7d

✨Meet the showstopper of our #IconicFishes lineup, the #seadragon: enchanting and full of flair 🪩.
💡There are three species of seadragons, all from the same family as seahorses & pipefishes.
🎨Stay tuned as these iconic fishes take centre stage in our upcoming arts movement #InspiredByIconicFishes

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Iconic Fishes @iconicfishes.bsky.social · 7d

✨Meet the sixth star in our #IconicFishes lineup, the bellowsfish 🎶
💡There are six species of #bellowsfish, other members of the same family include snipefishes, shrimpfishes, & razorfishes.
🎨Stay tuned as these iconic fishes take center stage in our upcoming arts movement #InspiredByIconicFishes

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Iconic Fishes @iconicfishes.bsky.social · 7d

✨Meet the fifth star in our #IconicFishes lineup, the cornetfish 🎺 Also known as Flutemouth.💡Did you know? There are four species of cornetfishes, found in most parts of the tropics.
🎨Stay tuned as these iconic fishes take centre stage in our upcoming arts movement #InspiredByIconicFishes

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Iconic Fishes @iconicfishes.bsky.social · 7d

✨Meet the fourth star in our #IconicFishes lineup, the trumpetfish 🎺
💡Did you know? There are three species of trumpetfish. These tropical beauties are found across much of the world’s oceans.
🎨Stay tuned as these iconic fishes take centre stage in an arts movement #InspiredByIconicFishes

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Iconic Fishes @iconicfishes.bsky.social · 7d

✨ Meet the third star in our #IconicFishes lineup: the ghost pipefish 🎶
💡Did you know?
There are 6 species of ghost pipefish, & they are found in the tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific.
🎨 Stay tuned as these iconic fishes take centre stage in our upcoming arts movement #InspiredByIconicFishes 🎭

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Iconic Fishes @iconicfishes.bsky.social · 9d

🌊 Say hello to the second star in our #IconicFishes lineup: the pipefish 🎶
💡 Did you know? There are over 225 species of pipefishes and they belong to the same family as the seahorse!
🎨 Stay tuned as these iconic fishes take centre stage 🎭🌟 in our upcoming arts movement #InspiredByIconicFishes

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Iconic Fishes @iconicfishes.bsky.social · 9d

🌊 First up in our #IconicFishes lineup: the magical seahorse.
🎶 One could even say it leads the orchestra of ocean’s quirkiest performers: Pipefish, Ghost Pipefish, Trumpetfish, Cornetfish, Bellowsfish, & Seadragon, the elegant dancer.
Stay tuned as they take centre stage in #InspiredByIconicFishes

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Iconic Fishes @iconicfishes.bsky.social · 10d

Introducing our #IconicFishes! 📣These quirky little wonders of the ocean each have their own charm and story to tell. Stay tuned as they take centre stage in our upcoming arts movement, "Inspired by Iconic Fishes". 🎭🎨🖌️🎶🪩🎥

#InspiredByIconicFishes #SavingIconicFishes

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Iconic Fishes @iconicfishes.bsky.social · 12d

🌊 A wave of arts inspired by #IconicFishes is on its way 👀 Stay tuned for more!
Project Seahorse IUCN SSC Seahorse, Pipefish and Seadragon Specialist Group

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Project Seahorse @projectseahorse.bsky.social · Sep 8

We are excited to share "Achievements 2024", a recap of a year rich in action, collaboration, and momentum for advancing marine conservation with seahorses at the heart of our mission.

Dive in: projectseahorse.org/...

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IUCN SSC Seahorse, Pipefish and Seadragon Specialist Group @iucnseahorse.bsky.social · Aug 28

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.

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Project Seahorse @projectseahorse.bsky.social · Aug 26

How the Pygmy Sea Horse Lost Its Snout: The genome of a small, remarkable #seahorse offers a surprising lesson in nature’s creativity.

www.nytimes.com/2025/08/25/s...

How the Pygmy Sea Horse Lost Its Snout

www.nytimes.com

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Society for Conservation Biology @society4conbio.bsky.social · Aug 19

Join us on 29 Aug for the SCB #Marine Webinar Series Launch:
Whether you're just beginning or looking to scale your impact, this session will offer inspiration, guidance, and practical tools from global leaders shaping the future of our #oceans.

Register now: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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Project Seahorse @projectseahorse.bsky.social · Aug 16

🌊 #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.

#SavingSeahorses #ProjectSeahorse
📸 © Shi Lei / Guylian Seahorses of the World

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Project Seahorse @projectseahorse.bsky.social · Aug 12

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

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UBC Oceans @ubcoceans.bsky.social · Aug 11

Congratulations to the @projectseahorse.bsky.social team for receiving the 2025 President’s Fisheries Conservation Award from the @amfisheriessoc.bsky.social. projectseahorse.org/honoured-to-...

Honoured to win the President's Fisheries Conservation Award from American Fisheries Society - Project Seahorse

We are deeply honoured to receive the 2025 President’s Fisheries Conservation Award from the American Fisheries Society for our global work protecting seahorses and the seas. Thank you to all our part...

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Project Seahorse @projectseahorse.bsky.social · Aug 11

“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!

#ProjectSeahorse @ubcoceans.bsky.social

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Project Seahorse @projectseahorse.bsky.social · Aug 11

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! 💙🌊

#FisheriesConservation #MarineConservation #ProjectSeahorse

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Project Seahorse @projectseahorse.bsky.social · Aug 8

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

#SavingSeahorses #ProjectSeahorse

📸 © John Van Lent / Guylian Seahorses of the World

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