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 …

It is estimated that 14–30 million fish, 1.5 million live stony corals, 4 million pounds of coral
skeleton, 65–110 thousand pounds of red and black coral, and 9–10 million other …

The goal of this review was to provide a historical overview of how molecular techniques
have increased the understanding of the ecology and evolution of the family Syngnathidae …

Population genetic of seahorses is confidently influenced by their species-specific
ecological requirements and life-history traits. In the present study, partial sequences of …

The dwarf seahorse (Hippocampus zosterae) is widely distributed throughout near-shore
habitats of the Gulf of Mexico and is of commercial significance in Florida, where it is …

Seahorses, part of the small marine teleost fish family Syngnathidae, are increasingly under
threat due to habitat degradation and overfishing. Notably used in traditional Chinese …

Mitochondrial DNA signatures based on the control region and 12S rRNA gene were used
to assess the impact of conservation measures on the effective management of vulnerable …

Hippocampus reidi represents the most abundant species of the genus Hippocampus along
the Brazilian coast. Despite being charismatic, the species is globally threatened due to …

Anthropic influence on the environment has caused extensive damage, with several species
becoming vulnerable to extinction, such as Hippocampus reidi, the seahorse with the largest …

A primary need in conserving species and their habitats is defining distinct genetic entities
that range from individuals to species to ecosystems and beyond. The development of …