Red Handfish to Spread their Fins in New Breeding Node at Seahorse World

Red handfish conservation has been given another boost, with the establishment of a new breeding node at Seahorse World at Beauty Point, Tasmania.

Scientists at the University of Tasmania’s Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS) have been working with Seahorse World to establish a second purpose-built red handfish facility.

“This additional facility doubles our capacity to safeguard the critically endangered red handfish from extinction and strengthens our safety net in caring for them in captivity,” said Dr Andrew Trotter, who co-leads the conservation breeding project for red handfish at IMAS.

Seahorse World Director and Head Biologist, Rachelle Hawkins said her team were excited to be able to take on more handfish.

“It’s a big responsibility, but a vital step in safeguarding the species from extinction,” Ms Hawkins said.

“The facility will also include a public display, which will help continue to raise awareness of this species, especially as it is a species few people will ever get to see in the wild.”

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