West Hawaii Fishery “White List” of Approved Species
This proposed species White List of all species approved for aquarium collecting, was approved by the West Hawaii Fishery Council in September 2010
Hawaii’s Marine Aquarium Fishery: The Numbers Don’t Lie
Aquarium fishery collectors and Hawaii’s own Department of Aquatic Resources say there is documented proof that the aquarium fishery is a sustainable use of a highly renewable resource.
PIJAC Submits Draft EIS for Hawaii’s Aquarium Fishery
The submission of a Draft Environmental Impact Statement by PIJAC seeks to reopen Hawaii’s embattled marine aquarium fishery, proposing limited entry and updated bag limits to popular fish species.
Hawaii’s Aquarium Fishery: What Happened? MACNA 2018
Dr. Bruce Carlson examines the most well-managed marine aquarium fishery on the planet, and why it is now facing a very uncertain future.
Hawaii’s Aquarium Fishery: Environmental Impact Statement Now Required
Hawaii’s aquarium fishery is now required to undergo even further scrutiny, says DLNR.
Hawaii’s Marine Aquarium Fishery Debate Moves Forward With Environmental Assessments
In an effort to lift the current fishing ban, Hawaii’s marine aquarium fishermen and PIJAC have submitted draft environmental assessments, developed with input and data from the state, the National Marine Fisheries Service, and independent scientists.
HSUS and Partners Criticize Draft Environmental Assessments of Hawaii’s Marine Aquarium Fishery
The Humane Society of the United States cries foul, publishing viewpoints from Earthjustice, Conservation Council for Hawai‘i, Center for Biological Diversity and For The Fishes, in response to the release of Draft Environmental Assessments by Hawaii’s Department of Land and Natural Resources.
PIJAC Alert: Hawaii SB2003 to End Aquarium Fishery
Hawaii’s battered fishermen who target live fish for the aquarium trade may all be heading to Pu’uhonua—the Place of Refuge—given yet another fresh round of legislation designed to sunset the aquarium fishery.
Breaking: Hawaii’s Aquarium Fishery Closed, Permits Invalidated
A Hawaiian court rules that any and all existing aquarium fish permits issued to commercial collectors to date are illegal and invalid, closing the fishery.
Hawaii Supreme Court Ruling Halts Aquarium Fishery
Hawaii’s Supreme Court ruled that commercial aquarium fish collection is subject to HEPA requirements, and as such, issued an injunction to halt the collection of aquarium fishes until the proper environmental review is conducted.
John says:
who cares they can be sold under a feffent name and they will be breadBrian K immekus says:
Isn't this a situation where the color®, as well as the "tag" Glowfish®, is where the power of the patent resides??? The species of fish, as in this case, doesn't have to be listed on an already declared Patent instantly upon their introduction into the market, but can instead be brought into their "fam" of Glowies after the fact, in the form of an addendum? Personally, I do not feel that this Glowfish ® or any others should have their own categories created specifically for their behalf. I mean look at the two pictures of the example fish. I couldn't care less about how green or orange or yellow they are glowing when you consider the dreadful body form they are displaying. Who would add something like this to their bloodlines?? Just look at the fins alone and imagine how many generations it would take you just to breed out the misshaped body and just the cadual and dorsal deformities. Correct me if I am wrong here, but the only time fish looking this bad come home with me is due to my choosing to rescue them and give them a decent life. They have zero value to even the hobbyist that is only just beginning their stroll down genetics lane. lol I apologize if I am alone in thinking that the only thing they have going for them is their GLOWING personalities. I am not saying that Glowfish ® are ugly... or trying to deminish what these people have done in the least. I am saying that as I perceive them.. they only have ONE Orange color ® that I would be able to look at for very long. Someone should have at least elected to create some less offensive shades before condemning these poor fish into their aqua hellscapes.Rob Williamson says:
Wow _ when I read the headline, I assumed the IBC had banned them. Surely, these fish have no place in serious fishkeeping..Matt Pedersen says:
Frank, sorry I never saw this comment before tonight! I think you'd be fine in a tank that size keeping both species together..and probably even in multiples provided they're added at the same time and there is enough cover for them all.Matt Pedersen says:
Translation via Google - "I feel proud of the dedication of brother Marten Luter Salossa who raised environmental issues about the threat of endemic fish (Melatenio Bosemani) commonly referred to as Ayamaru as Sekiak."Matt Pedersen says:
What an interesting viewpoint; offering the Google Translate English version - "I am diabetic and my main hoby is marine aquarium hobby my vision starts to fail asymmetric device helps a lot. My warmest thanks Thank you"