× Information on this section of ECOLEX comes from the InforMEA Portal which compiled information from MEA Secretariats with the support of the European Union. The accuracy of the information displayed is the responsibility of the originating data source. In case of discrepancy the information as displayed on the respective MEA website prevails. Seahorses (Hippocampus spp.) Document type Decision Reference number 20.215 Date Dec 5, 2025 SourceUNEP, InforMEA Status Active Subject Wild species & ecosystems Treaty Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (Mar 3, 1973) Meeting Twentieth meeting of the Conference of the Parties Website cites.org Abstract Decision directed to SecretariatThe Secretariat shall: a) continue to work on and finalize the report on the global illegal trade in seahorses that includes an analysis of data from the CITES illegal trade database, illegal trade routes, modus operandi, seizures, information contained in the studies prepared by the Secretariat in previous intersessional periods and information received through consultations with Parties, species experts and regional enforcement networks as applicable; and b) make the report available to the Standing Committee together with any recommendations the Secretariat may have.