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Open Season on Aquarium Fishermen in Hawaii
Mainland aquarists and those around the world may want to keep in mind that what happens in Hawaii may not necessarily stay in Hawaii....
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VIDEOS: Propagating and Spawning Mini Maxi Carpet Anemones
For years now we have been propagating mini maxi anemones. They are easy to propagate by cutting them in half and letting them heal for a month or two. Sexual reproduction on the other hand is much less common. Here at the Tidal Gardens greenhouse spawning does in fact occur. Recently, we observed ou...
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Hawaii Aquarium Fishery-Related Bill Update
A recap of the 6 aquarium-fishery related bills being floated Hawaii's legislative season this year....
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You Are What You Eat
One of the more interesting things that was found was that the carcasses never decomposed, instead they were consumed by scavengers ranging from Dungeness crabs to six-gill sharks, to small amphipods. In a few cases, the crabs settled on the carcass and stayed there for several days whilst they consumed thei...
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Eartheaters – AMAZONAS Magazine March/April 2015 - Hard Copy Preview
Print copies of AMAZONAS are here! This is your very first look at what's on the glossy, heavy, luscious pages of our newest issue! Is your mouth watering?...
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HB 883 Defines “Cruel Treatment” of Fishes Harvested in Hawaii Aquarium Fishery
Some mandated practices to avoid “substantial injury” or “cruel treatment", intended to improve animal welfare, may actually do the opposite....
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House Bill 873 Would Prohibit the Sale of Aquatic Life for Aquarium Purposes
HB 873 would prohibit the sale of aquatic life for aquarium purposes, and is the House version of Senate Bill 322, which was introduced in the Senate on 23 January....
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Hawaii Animal Transport Bill Could Cripple Aquarium Trade
Aquarium trade exporters and others argue that the practices mandated by this proposed bill "...results in considerable hardship and mortality for fishes being transported.” Peer-reviewed science does not support SB 670, nor does technical documentation published by the Food and Agriculture Organization (F...
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New Bill Proposes 10-Year Moratorium on Aquarium Fishing in Hawaii
HB 606 would establish a ten year moratorium on the taking of aquarium fishes. As such, if the Bill passes, the Hawaii aquarium fishery would close until 30 June 2025, making it the second bill introduced this season that would effectively close the aquarium fishery in Hawaii....
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New Hawaii Aquarium Bill Prohibits Harassment of Fishers in a Marine Environment
House Bill 511 will likely be the second aquarium fish bill introduced to the State of Hawaii’s 28th Legislature, and would prohibit the harassment of persons marine fishing and aquarium fishing. ...
Marine
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Open Season on Aquarium Fishermen in Hawaii
Mainland aquarists and those around the world may want to keep in mind that what happens in Hawaii may not necessarily stay in Hawaii.
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VIDEOS: Propagating and Spawning Mini Maxi Carpet Anemones
For years now we have been propagating mini maxi anemones. They are easy to propagate by cutting them in half and letting them heal for a month or two. Sexual reproduction on the other hand is much less common. Here at the Tidal Gardens greenhouse spawning does in fact occur. Recently, we observed our mini maxi carpet anemones spawning!
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Hawaii Aquarium Fishery-Related Bill Update
A recap of the 6 aquarium-fishery related bills being floated Hawaii’s legislative season this year.
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You Are What You Eat
One of the more interesting things that was found was that the carcasses never decomposed, instead they were consumed by scavengers ranging from Dungeness crabs to six-gill sharks, to small amphipods. In a few cases, the crabs settled on the carcass and stayed there for several days whilst they consumed their long, cold, meal.
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HB 883 Defines “Cruel Treatment” of Fishes Harvested in Hawaii Aquarium Fishery
Some mandated practices to avoid “substantial injury” or “cruel treatment”, intended to improve animal welfare, may actually do the opposite.
Freshwater
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Eartheaters – AMAZONAS Magazine March/April 2015 - Hard Copy Preview
Print copies of AMAZONAS are here! This is your very first look at what’s on the glossy, heavy, luscious pages of our newest issue! Is your mouth watering?
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UK-based OATA Relaunches "Hands Off My Hobby" Campaign
The UK’s Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association is asking all the main UK political parties to promise to oppose any future wholesale ban on exotic and wild caught species that would affect the ornamental fish-keeping hobby.
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Blue Gularis Killifish—Eclosion—Hatching From The Eggs
Watch video showing Blue Gularis killifish fry hatching from eggs. Within minutes of putting the eggs in water they start to hatch and free swimming fry start to come out.
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Roberto Hensen is new Secretary General of the EPO
The Executive Board of the European Pet Organization (EPO) has appointed Roberto Hensen as its new Secretary General.
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Coming soon: Incredible new freshwater species from Vietnam
Vietnam is well known for producing impressive tank raised freshwater fish, but one dedicated exporter with an extensive knowledge of native fish is looking to change that by introducing some absolutely stunning wild collected freshwater species into the trade. Get a sneak preview of some fish and inverts about to make their way into the hobby.
New Products
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A Look At The Giesemann Futura LED Aquarium Lighting Systems
Planted tanks or reef aquaria, FUTURA represents one of the most cost effective ways of lighting any tank larger than a 2×2 with LED, and is especially applicable for tanks with a wider front to back dimension that would normally require double banking due to its 120deg wide beam output.
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Eartheaters – AMAZONAS Magazine March/April 2015 - Hard Copy Preview
Print copies of AMAZONAS are here! This is your very first look at what’s on the glossy, heavy, luscious pages of our newest issue! Is your mouth watering?
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New PULZAR-LED-BAR from Giesemann
Available in both Reef and Freshwater format, the Giesemann PULZAR-LED-BAR uses the very latest high efficiency cree X-HG series LED’s.
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EcoTech Marine Introduces the Award-winning NYOS® Product Line
Experience simple, nature-inspired marine aquarium care at the highest level.
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FEEDING ARTS – CORAL Magazine January/Feburary 2015 - Hard Copy Preview
A pictorial sneak peek at the contents of the latest issue of CORAL Magazine, “Feeding Arts”, January/February 2015.
News & Notes
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Open Season on Aquarium Fishermen in Hawaii
Mainland aquarists and those around the world may want to keep in mind that what happens in Hawaii may not necessarily stay in Hawaii.
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Hawaii Aquarium Fishery-Related Bill Update
A recap of the 6 aquarium-fishery related bills being floated Hawaii’s legislative season this year.
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HB 883 Defines “Cruel Treatment” of Fishes Harvested in Hawaii Aquarium Fishery
Some mandated practices to avoid “substantial injury” or “cruel treatment”, intended to improve animal welfare, may actually do the opposite.
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House Bill 873 Would Prohibit the Sale of Aquatic Life for Aquarium Purposes
HB 873 would prohibit the sale of aquatic life for aquarium purposes, and is the House version of Senate Bill 322, which was introduced in the Senate on 23 January.
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Hawaii Animal Transport Bill Could Cripple Aquarium Trade
Aquarium trade exporters and others argue that the practices mandated by this proposed bill “…results in considerable hardship and mortality for fishes being transported.” Peer-reviewed science does not support SB 670, nor does technical documentation published by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations.
How to fight a BILL?? says:
[…] us in the hobby, these 6 BILLS will be on the House and Senate table............ Senate Bill#322, Hawaiian Bill Seeks Criminalization of AQ Fish Collection House Bill#511, New Hawaii Aquarium Bill Prohibits Harassment of Fishers in House Bill#606, New […]Matt Pedersen says:
Timothy, would you care to elaborate further on your concept of a "commercial marine sanctuary"? I should note, live rock and coral are not currently harvested from Hawaiian waters at all (it's prohibited) - are you suggesting the state provide "safe refuge" for propagation and extractive fishing in designated "commercial zones"? If so, I'm not really sure if that's all that far off from how things are already managed...eg. areas that aren't part of MPAs and other reserves are effectively the designated places where commercial activities can take place. I'm guessing there's more to your thought than what you posted...hoping you will come back and elaborate further!Timothy Birthisel says:
I would suggest consideration of establishing commercial marine sanctuaries in Hawaii that will increase fish habitat and populations dramatically while providing aquacultured live rock for the trade. Such is our practice in the Florida Keys for 20 years now.Open Season on Aquarium Fishermen in Hawaii says:
[…] fishing in Hawaii outright. They are Senate Bill 322 (SB 322) and House Bills 606 (HB 606) and 873 (HB 873), and they may collectively be called the “ban […]Open Season on Aquarium Fishermen in Hawaii says:
[…] bills that would end aquarium fishing in Hawaii outright. They are Senate Bill 322 (SB 322) and House Bills 606 (HB 606) and 873 (HB 873), and they may collectively be called the “ban […]Ret's New Piece on Hawaii says:
[…] year there are three bills that would end aquarium fishing in Hawaii outright. They are Senate Bill 322 (SB 322) and House Bills 606 (HB 606) and 873 (HB 873), and they may collectively be called the […]