The Banggai Rescue Project was founded in 2012 as an international, multidisciplinary effort to work toward a healthy future for the Banggai Cardinalfish, Pterapogon kauderni. Endemic to the Banggai Islands of Indonesia, this unique species has an Endangered designation on the International Union for the Conservation of Nature Red List.
Official Publication of the Banggai Rescue Project, available first at MACNA 2013. Click for a larger image.
UPDATE: Banggai Rescue Project Official Book is now available in softcover, and eBook editions (hardcover has sold out). Order now.
Lead organizers include CORAL Magazine and Reef to Rainforest Media, LLC, with scientific leadership from the University of Florida’s Tropical Aquaculture Laboratory and partnership with the Indonesian Nature Foundation, Yayasan LINI.
Goals of the project are to protect the species in its natural habitat, to encourage the implementation of sustainable fishery management, and to take pressure off wild stocks by fostering the development of captive breeding programs.
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Jim, I feel compelled to point out that we're talking about Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. There is pretty much zero chance of these animals, mainly originating from tropical climates, being able to become "dangerous and expensive scourges" in this far northern region. The concern you express would be equivalent to suggesting that corals and clownfish could become invasive species in Lake Superior.Jim Sweeney says:
I would suggest the aquarium trade advocates and others work with the City of Winnipeg and other governments to find compromises that will allow responsible owners to enjoy their pets and hobbies and prevent those animals from getting released into the wild. Many of our pet and hobby animals have been intentionally and inadvertently released and have become dangerous and expensive scourges in many habitats around the planet. We have to accept our roles in this.In The Trade: Stunning Blue-eye Panaques says:
[…] other Panaque species, make sure they have driftwood to chew on as well as algae wafers. Repashy Morning Wood gel diet is perfect for these or other wood-feeding species. The small size of these are about 2″, so […]Scott Wells says:
Nicely written. Most importantly it highlights some of the tactics and strategies used by animal rights organizations to skew the facts. Such organizations have their place (and I support many if them), however many also resort to questionable practices to suit their particular agenda. As a long time aquarist, I can speak from experience on this hobby. I know nothing about Ball Pythons, the reptile hobby, etc. Nonetheless, city administrators/law makers should do their due diligence before passing any type of law or policy, including soliciting feedback from experts, as well as proponents and opponents. In this case, the wellbeing of an animal is in play along with the values of the city populace. Those aren’t always congruent.Lynnea Parker says:
Great article, glad you're revealing the true intent of these extreme animal rights groups. Their sole purpose is to end ownership of animals. They don't care about actual welfare issues. It's important to keep lobbying the city to not allow any of these proposed changes based on collusion with Zoocheck and World Animal Protection.