What is iSeahorse?

A tool for citizen science

Simply put, iSeahorse is a tool for seahorse science and conservation.

iSeahorse harnesses the power of ‘citizen scientists’ — anyone, anywhere in the world who sees a seahorse in the wild — to improve our understanding of these animals and protect them from overfishing and other threats.

Anyone can join

Anyone can join iSeahorse. Whether you’re a diver, a fisher, a scientist, a seahorse enthusiast, or just on a beach holiday, you can upload your photos and observations to iSeahorse. You can help identify seahorse species. You can advocate for their protection in your ocean neighbourhood.

Scientists from Project Seahorse and seahorse experts around the world will use your vital information to better understand seahorse behaviour, species ranges, and the threats seahorses face. We will use this knowledge to improve seahorse conservation across the globe.

A community of citizen scientists and conservationists

But iSeahorse is more than just a website and an iPhone app. It’s a community of citizen scientists and conservationists with a common goal: to protect seahorses and increase our scientific knowledge of these mysterious and beautiful animals.

Create a profile and connect with other citizen scientists. Share your observations and identifications, compare stats, and find out how you can make a difference.

Won’t you join us?