Teleost fishes are the most diverse group of vertebrates on Earth. On tropical coral reefs,
their species richness exceeds 6000 species; one tenth of total vertebrate biodiversity. A …

This article analyses the pressures on seahorses and explores conservation responses. It
focuses on seahorses (Hippocampus spp.) but also considers pipefishes and seadragons …

This paper proposes a novel swarm intelligence-based metaheuristic called as sea-horse
optimizer (SHO), which is inspired by the movement, predation and breeding behaviors of …

Seahorses (Hippocampus spp.) are flagship species for many issues in marine conservation
including overexploitation, incidental bycatch and habitat loss. Aquaculture has been …

The dominant approach to combating the illegal wildlife trade has traditionally been to
restrict the supply of wildlife products. Yet conservationists increasingly recognize the …

Environmental DNA (eDNA) metabarcoding methods have demonstrated their potential as
noninvasive techniques for the monitoring and conservation of marine fishes, including rare …

In principle, the database generated by the Convention on International Trade in
Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) offers an unparalleled opportunity to …

Seahorses (Hippocampus spp.) are threatened as a result of habitat degradation and
overfishing. They have commercial value as traditional medicine, curio objects, and pets in …

The effective management of rare and threatened species, especially in areas where
population sizes have diminished, relies on knowledge of their population size, threats, and …

The seahorses, pipefishes and seadragons (Syngnathidae) are among the few vertebrates
in which pregnant males incubate developing embryos. Syngnathids are popular in studies …