A new seahorse species is named after a UBC professor who helps seahorses.

Amanda Vincent said she wants to help the world and loves seahorses. She works on new ideas to save them.

Vincent has worked for decades to protect seahorses and their homes.

She leads a team that researches and protects seahorses from being overhunted.

Vincent said fishing must be done in a way that does not harm the environment.

She works with communities and the United Nations to protect seahorses.

Vincent's work is now being recognized in a special way.

A new seahorse species was discovered and is named after Vincent.

Vincent is happy that a beautiful seahorse now bears her name.

The seahorse is 16 cm long and has a short snout and spines.

Not much is known about the seahorse, but Vincent wants to learn more.

Vincent is planning her next project.

She wants to study the seahorse and find ways to protect it.

Many seahorses are in danger, but new discoveries can help them.

Vincent said new approaches and tools are helping to protect seahorses.

She is excited to see progress in seahorse conservation.

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