Observadores del Mar

Syngnathids
As beautiful as they are fragile

Seahorses and pipefish are species that are closely connected to their environment. They are not very mobile and they have a particular form of reproduction in which the males incubate the eggs. These characteristics make them animals that are very sensitive to changes to their habitat, and they are often threatened by human activity.

Scientific framework

Studying the biology and ecology of these organisms makes it possible to find out their vulnerability to the impact of humans and produce plans to preserve these fragile species. With this aim in mind, the project focuses on identifying and characterising syngnathidae populations on our coastline.

How to get involved

If you dive, you can do a lot to protect these astounding creatures. Report the presence and abundance of seahorse and pipefish species in your area, take photos and describe the habitat of these animals. You can also follow the evolution of their populations over time.