Persian Gulf seahorse by Nasrin Heidari

Check out this Persian Gulf seahorse brought to life through oil pastels! 🪸

Created by marine scientist and biology student Nasrin Heidari, this illustration combines scientific inspiration with artistic expression. Nasrin chose crayons to evoke a sense of childhood and happiness while encouraging greater appreciation for one of the ocean’s most remarkable marine species. 

We hope this artwork sparks your curiosity about the seahorses of the Persian Gulf and inspires you to learn more about the incredible diversity of our #IconicFishes.  

Now it’s your turn. Join our art movement and share your creativity with the community!  

Here’s how you can get involved: 🎨 Explore our Inspiration Kit on 👉 www.iconicfishes.art 🌟 Create new art or share existing art inspired by our iconic fishes 📲 Post on Instagram, Facebook, BlueSky, or the Fediverse, tagging @IconicFishes with #IconicFishes 📧 Not on socials? Email us at iconicfishes@projectseahorse.org

 💙💪Together, let’s give these little ocean ambassadors the spotlight they deserve 💪💙