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The Catch and Trade of Seahorses in the Philippines Post-CITES (2019)

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The annual catch of seahorses is estimated at around 1.5 to 1.6 million individuals, indicating a substantial fishery.
A majority of fishers (98%) reported a decline in seahorse catch over time, raising sustainability concerns.
The gear with the highest catch per unit effort (CPUE) was a modified push-net, showing the efficiency of certain fishing methods.
The majority of captured seahorses appear to be exported dried, highlighting patterns in trade dynamics.

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Observational analysis shows a significant annual catch of seahorses in the Philippines, suggesting trade adjustments for sustainability.

Foster et al. (2025) studied this question.

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