Finding Dory: A Darker Side?
A relatively small number of aquarists are viewing with growing concern the current publicity wave for the upcoming Disney/Pixar movie titled “Finding Dory” and featuring this fish: a Blue or Hippo Tang (Paracanthurus hepatus).
New Anti-Aquarium Bills Come Before Legislature in Hawaii
Hawaii is, in many ways, the chosen battleground for some of the most engaged and vocal anti-aquarium-trade activists advancing arguments ranging from fishery sustainability to animal welfare.
Banggai Cardinalfish to be Listed Under ESA—Endangered Species Act
The Banggai cardinalfish, Pterapogon kauderni, is the first saltwater aquarium fish listed under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). NMFS may initiate rulemaking which could limit or end the trade in Banggai Cardinalfish, including aquacultured fish.
CORAL Excerpt: Stopping the Plunder
The fact that the majority of marine aquarium fishes entering U.S. markets originate in the Philippines has long worried some aquarium trade stakeholders and critics. The concerns stem largely from the fact that illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing has been so prevalent in this nation of 7,107 islands and the government has appeared so unwilling to address it.
No ESA Listing for Orange Clownfish
The National Marine Fisheries Service announced today that they will not list the orange clownfish (Amphiprion percula) as threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) at this time.
Kyle says:
Has any findings on what the project has found for optimal growth been published? ie lighting and food types.Robert says:
You can find these on alibaba for $100-$200 bucks. $50 if you buy in bulk.Osman Yousuf says:
What are the dimensions for these tanksWolfman says:
What do you think of a pair of bowfin fish with a single male crenicicla zebrina pike cichlid.NameBessemer.Fannie says:
Message123Jason Struthers says:
This coral repository is long overdue. Thank you for spearheading. A few questions: 1) how is it being funded? A global coral tax should be imposed on every purchase and sale of coral, even captive propagated frags. It could be a nominal fee of 0.25$. This would add up! 100% of profits redistributed to coral protection and recovery efforts. 2) will these collections be a source of species for reef recovery if they are catalogued and kept separate based on point of origin? Or is this just acting as a living museum of sorts? 3) while this is necessary, more pressure is needed to establish marine protected areas that encompass coral reefs. See the Atoll islands and Palau as beacons of successful reef conservation.