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Seahorses are traded globally in large volumes. International policy pressure to ensure sustainability has instead driven the trade underground. Indonesia, a major source, has sought assistance in managing this issue. In collaboration with our Indonesian government partner, we will fill critical knowledge gaps on seahorse distributions, fisheries, and trade through a comprehensive stakeholder survey. Workshops will leverage survey findings to strengthen national and local government capacity, aiming to curb illegal practices and support a legal, sustainable, socioeconomically viable seahorse trade.