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Explore arts inspired by #IconicFishes

A celebration of seahorses, pipefish, seadragons, and their quirky cousins like trumpetfish, cornetfish/flutemouth and bellowsfish.

Syngnathidae illustrations by Vladimir Stankovic, Australia.

Glass-blown seahorse by Jill Elkins, Sweden.

Lament of the ocean (Ratapan Lautan) woodcut print on fabric featuring our iconic fishes. Created by Malaysia's leading art collective Pangrok Sulap and the fishing community of Kudat, northern Sabah, Malaysia.

Ambassador by Olivier Leger

Leafy seadragon painting by Diandra Madeline.

Iconic Fish by Muhmin Michael Manting, Philippines.

Hippocampus trimaculatus of the Kerala coast by Reema Abraham, India.

Weedy Seadragon on a rock, Shelly Beach, Australia. Photo by Claudine Van Massenhove / shutterstock.com

Happy Gathering by 9-year-old Mary Majella Felicienne Hartono, 🇮🇩 Indonesia

"Seahorses around coral" Batik by Deborah League

Iconic fish by Chayyen Bess Jose, Philippines.

Synathidae family stickers by DiverMoN Art and Illustration

Glass-blown seahorse by Jill Elkins, Sweden.

Pipefish painting by Chevelle M. Caumeran, Philippines.

Acrylic painting by Ammi Leong (www.ammileong.com) exhibited at "1000 tiny artworks", Hin Bus Depot in Penang, Malaysia.

Cute sea horse in the sea. Digital painting made using Go paint by Jeanne Pawitan, Indonesia.

Seahorse and trumpetfish spotted in Indonesian Batik. Photo submitted by a supporter who loves our iconic fishes as much as we do!

Seahorse painting by Chevelle M. Caumeran, Philippines.

Seahorse painting by Orfa G. Taug, Philippines.

Glass-blown seahorse by Jill Elkins, Sweden.

Pipefish painting by Geraldin Galendez, Philippines.

Seahorses of the Philippines by Kathleen (DearToOurHearts)

Tattoo flash by @oops.its.miin , Taiwan

Pygmy seahorse painting by Lara Faith Ashanti Pabia, Philippines.

Pacific Trumpetfish illustration by Yuri Katayama, a student at The University of British Columbia, Canada.

Seahorse art by Bongo Bubbles Portrait

Glass-blown seahorse by Jill Elkins, Sweden.

The seahorse by @distinctbyMarina

Seahorse painting by Radonna Maandig, Philippines.

Seadragon painting by Kenneth Buenafe, Philippines.

Pygmy seahorse painting by Estrella Canonazo, Philippines.

Seahorse painting by Sharon Rose Tabugo, Philippines.

Seahorse painting by Kristine Sophia Cagod, Philippines.

Seahorse painting by Chrysler M. Caumeran, Philippines.

Seahorse painting by Johanna Palangan, Philippines.

Seahorse painting by Arabella Matea Elisse Lumacad, Philippines.

Seahorse painting by Ave Kate Restauro, Philippines.

Seahorse painting by Pevie Abapo, Philippines.

Seahorse painting by Ashayra Nicolle Niez, Philippines.

Seahorse painting by Lady Jane C. Fanuncio, Philippines.

Pygmy Seahorse by Ingrid Wildlines.

Seahorse painting by Mariel Jane Tamakal, Philippines.

Seahorse painting by Cris Jacob V. Abejuela, Philippines.

Seahorse Painting by Shaundy Clear Veloso, Philippines.

Iconic Fish by Kimverly Jane Adrias, Philippines.

Seahorse painting by Connie Harriette D. Velarde, Philippines.

Seahorse painting by Zyrus Daniel Torion, Philippines.

Iconic Fish by Mark Anthony Jose, Philippines.

Iconic Fish by Claudine Ann, Philippines.

Seahorse painting by Feben Maguate, Philippines.

Seahorse painting by Vanessa Mae Tumang, Philippines.

Seahorse painting by Angeli Mag-Aso, Philippines.

Iconic Fish painting by Milsworth Ellare, Philippines.

Bellowfsish painting by Riv Emet Israel Dagoc, Philippines.

Seahorse painting by Karyl Dagoc, Philippines.

Seahorse painting by Kimverly Hazel Coronel, Philippines.

Leafy Seadragon painting by Breanna Jose, Philippines.

Seadragon painting by Alex Miguel Embornas, Philippines.

Seahorse painting by Tricksie Balatero, Philippines.

Iconic Fish by Kliff Dagoc, Philippines.

Luzon River Pipefish by Feeshda, Indonesia.

Seahorse digital art by Kinanthi Rosyana, Indonesia.

Candy Seahorse by 9-year-old Arsyila Sheena Jayanti, Indonesia.

Pixel Seahorse by Naufal Refrizal, Indonesia.
This artwork reimagines a seahorse through simple pixel forms, focusing on its iconic silhouette and warm color palette. The — Pixel Seahorse by Naufal Refrizal, Indonesia. This artwork reimagines a seahorse through simple pixel forms, focusing on its iconic silhouette and warm color palette. The

Leafy Sea Dragon by Delyn, Indonesia

Pygmy seahorse art by Sami Mark

Northern seahorse illustration by Yuri Katayama, a student at The University of British Columbia, Canada.

Copper and glass bead wind chime spotted at the Project Seahorse office.

Leafy seadragon painting by Makisig Maratas, Philippines.

Seahorse painting by Thea Coronel, Philippines.

Iconic Fish painting by Tirzah Anya Miparanum, Philippines.

Seahorse painting by Lael Gabrielle Nanaman, Philippines.

Seadragon painting by JV trugillo, Philippines.

Seadragon painting by Isaiah Mejos, Philippines.

Seahorse painting by Meljohn Jumangit, Philippines.

Iconic fish by Orfa G. Taug, Philippines.

Social media highlights #IconicFishes

We are thrilled to share this watercolour art by Australian artist, Vladimir Stankovic!

@vladimirsart beautifully depicts the Leafy seadragon, Weedy seadragon, Banded pipefish, and Widebody pipefish, bringing out the truly remarkable details of the

As we continue to share artwork from our inspired by #IconicFishes community in the Philippines, we are proud to feature this striking duo of artworks that show off the beauty of these magical fishes.

On top, Breanna Jose uses bright and bold color

We are excited to share these mesmerizing glass-blown seahorses all the way from Västervik, Sweden!

@jillelkinsglassart beautifully captures the elegance and vibrance of these magical sea creatures in her handcrafted pieces, making them feel a

This year’s World Ocean Day theme invites us to reimagine our relationship with the ocean. For us, that means using art to help more people see, love, and protect these #Iconicfishes and the places they call home.

Whether you paint 🎨, dance

Spotlighting “A Seahorse Story” authored by Dr. Adam Lim, Director of Save Our Seahorses (SOS) Malaysia (@saveourseahorsesmalaysia) , and member of the IUCN SSC Seahorse, Pipefish & Seadragon Specialist Group, with beautiful illustrat

We are pleased to share with you highlights from Project Seahorse’s (one of our organizers) team building activity inspired by #IconicFishes that took place at @upaintifire in Vancouver, Canada.

As the team behind the Inspired by Iconic Fishe

✨ Spotlight on pipefishes ✨

This stunning pair of artwork showcase the incredible diversity of the pipefish family.

On top, Mark Anthony Jose captures the elegant, sleek lines of the pipefish cruising through the coral reef. Below, Muhmin Micheal

We are excited to start sharing artwork from our growing, inspired by #IconicFishes community in the Philippines!

With their long, slender snout, gripping tails, and upright swimming posture, seahorses are truly unique creatures.

Artist Karyl Dag

🎨 The Philippines just had its very own art exhibit and workshop inspired by #IconicFishes!

Our iconic fishes took over Robinsons Place Iligan in Mindanao, bringing together children, families, researchers, artists, and ocean advocates to explore

Exciting news for our growing community!

To all the artists, makers, and dreamers following along or looking to join an art movement inspired by #iconicfishes, we are incredibly thrilled to announce that our introduction kit is now available for on

Swipe to discover a few of our favourite curiosities about these #IconicFishes ➡️

Researchers at @projectseahorse have just released the first global synthesis of what we know about these extraordinary fishes. To mark the moment, we’ve gather

🏮🧧 Our team member reimagined the traditional #LunarNewYear blessing, “May you have abundance year after year,” with our #IconicFishes.

Fun fact: The word for abundance (yú) also sounds like the word for fish.

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