Monaco supports the rebirth of Seahorses, an emblematic marine species.

It is one of the most distinctive species which populate oceans. Its tail is not used to swim but to anchor to surfaces and the male carries on the pregnancy. Their presence in the deep sea is a symbol of biodiversity, being particularly vulnerable to changes in ecosystems. Thus, Seahorses are included in the IUCN (International Union for the Conservation of Nature) Red List of Threatened Species in the whole Mediterranean Sea. The Principality of Monaco has long been at the forefront in preserving marine biological diversity.

Photo >> A close-up of Seahorse © Stéphane Danna / Direction de la Communication

Monaco Oceanographic Museum hosted the International Union for Nature Conservation (IUCN) Seahorses, Syngnaths and Sea Dragons Specialist Group summit from the 25th to the 28th November 2024, This panel of international experts and researchers is focused on implementing conservation actions, increasingly threatened by habitat loss, overfishing and illegal trade. The “Seahorse Project”, led by Dr. Amanda Vincent. a key and pioneering figure in the field, is one of the ongoing initiatives.

By the will of the Département des Relations Extérieures et de la Coopération (Department of External Relations and Cooperation), forty-three experts from twenty-three countries gathered at the Conference Hall of the Musée Océanographique to peer reviewing and advance knowledge.

Photo >> International Union for Nature Conservation (IUCN) Seahorses, Syngnaths and Sea Dragons Specialist Group summit (Musée Oceanographique, Conference Hall, 25th - 28th November 2024) © Stéphane Danna / Direction de la Communication

The discussions at this meeting helped to strengthen links between the various members of the expert group but also to develop strategies and new initiatives aimed at promoting scientific research and raising awareness around these Species emblematic of marine ecosystems.

So, the Principality of Monaco reaffirmed its commitment to encourage concrete actions to protect species and natural habitats through a balanced synergy between science and innovation, addressed to find more sustainable solutions. ***

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By Maurice Abbati

• Journalist; Editor; Communication, Media and Public Relations Specialist

• Lecturer and Author in English language of Technical Articles and the Manual: "Communicating the Environment to Save the Planet, a Journey into Eco-Communication" by Springer International Publishing.

Cover page of PhD manual by Maurice Abbati