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11 Comments
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January 16, 2021
This is the end of hawaiian live fish. Snorkel Bob Rene Umberger,The Fish coalition,are coming to your state next. They will buy the needed Judges,and PAC s.
Watch out Hawaii, all comercial fishing will be next. They did it to California.
Wake up and fite it or loose it all
SAD
AUWE
Another disabled Vet unable to support his family
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January 17, 2021
I often find articles in Coral to be little more than thinly veiled product endorsements with little real content. With that in mind this editorial, in the guise of a news article, serves the interests of your advertisers. It does not, however, make a convincing case for continued harvesting of Hawaiian fish. I am told that emotion and bias have trumped science, but the science is not presented. The opinion of “some marine biologists”, offered anonymously, is not terribly persuasive, because those biologists might be outliers. I would be more interested in knowing the opinion of the majority of marine biologists, and this information is not offered. I’m not saying you’re wrong, but I’m not convinced that you’re right.
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January 17, 2021
Hi Craig,
I can tell u may be the knd that only reads sumaries of stories. Go back a few issues of r2r and u will fnd all theproof and from many marine biologists not just our leading one in Hawaii. Its uninformed persons like u that probably voted for our last president.U saw how that played out.
Everything u like and. CRave is now under attack by those that think that u dont deserve it
Fight for it ,dont give up.
Snorkel Bob and associates dont want u to have any pets. Ur dog will be next.
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January 18, 2021
There is a lot of evidence online that shows the aquarium hobby isn’t the problem to the Hawaiian reef fish. It’s the big commercial fishing, pollution and climate change. But the easy target is the aquarium industry. We will see in the coming years that ban did nothing to help fish population that has been increasing in numbers over the years. This bill stinks just like the swap that approved it in Washington that had to sneak it into a covid 19 relief package along with another bill to protect Hollywood. It’s all about who gives the corrupt politicians the most money.
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February 12, 2021
This is very unfortunate. Reefers have a tremendous love for the fish they purchase and gain an innate sense of value and respect for them. We work to keep them in an environment that sustains their life so others can also appreciate how truly magnificent they are. To allow the commercial fishing for dinner whilst shutting down the aquarists is appalling. Shame on them.
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January 17, 2021
I’ve said it here before and I’ll say it again, be careful who you ideologically get into bed with, BIG ENVIRONMENT is not your friend … ever … you are merely an ignorant pawn in its game of influence and self-interest.
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January 18, 2021
Such a sad day. Well written article. Its a shame that industry hasn’t been heard and more than enough scientific evidence put forward wasn’t listened to. Decisions based on emotion. I only hope the new EIS will be seen as a positive step forward and industry can find a way forward with the DLNR to manage their resources and ensure the benefit of endemic species stays in Hawaii and benefit local population and not moved to another country breeding these species.
The initial EIS had over 2000 pages of well designed and explained science. Hopefully the followup with adress all of the original questions and concerns and ensure a sustainable way forward -
January 18, 2021
What a shame to see all those Achilles Tangs on ice.
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January 24, 2021
I think that this is the right time to invest in more and better ways to breed marine fish. Would be great to someday have captive bred marine fish available for all of the popular species of fish currently being collected. I for one would love to see the day when no marine fish are caught in the wild and only captive bred fish are available and necessary for the aquarium hobby. Our oceans are already suffering in a huge way and many coral reefs are already at the brink of devastation. We need to find ways to repair our oceans and increase the types and availability of captive bred marine fish.
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January 24, 2021
Matt, thank you for supplying the links. I will most definitely read them carefully. Dan, I’m sorry if my comments got under your skin. Trust that I will follow this story attentively. (Also, I suspect that we both voted for same candidate and, even if we didn’t, I love you just the same.)