The Seahorse Project—iSeahorse.org

What better way to celebrate World Oceans Day than with a little ocean optimism? Our friends at Project Seahorse shared this post on Facebook listing 11 reasons why they are feeling optimistic about the future of our oceans. Take a look!

1. Marine reserves really do work, they cover 2.8% of oceans, up from 1.2% in 2010. Read more here.

2. The world's largest marine reserve (322,000 square miles) was created this year in the Pacific. Read more here.

3. Community-supported fisheries are on the rise. Learn more.

4. U.S. fisheries have reduced overfishing in a major way. Read more here.

5. WWF’s Smart Gear Initiative is inspiring conservation innovations like these by catch reduction devices.

6. Cod are making a comeback in the North Sea. Read more here.

7. Sri Lanka will be the first country in the world to protect all its mangroves. Read more here.

8. The movement to ban microplastics in Canada is gaining momentum.

9. Our friends ZSL and Interface are turning fishing nets into carpet tiles and livelihoods. Watch video.

10. Coastal communities in Africa are working together to stop illegal fishing. Read more here.

11. Citizen science projects like iSeahorse.org are expanding the reach of species conservation.

Learn more about The Seahorse Project and their current initiative to encourage divers to log wild seahorse sightings via iSeahorse.org or the iSeahorse smartphone app by visiting their website today!

- Courtesy of The Seahorse Project