USARK: Lacey Act Amendments Headed to Reconciliation
The latest updates from the United States Association of Reptile Keepers encourage engagement with your representatives as Lacey Act Amendments appear clearly destined for the reconciliation process.
PIJAC Celebrates its 50th Anniversary with a Name Change to Pet Advocacy Network
PIJAC Celebrates its 50th Anniversary with a name change to Pet Advocacy Network, unveiling a new website and logo as part of its rebranding.
"Tropicalization" Will Bring Reef Fishes into Northern Waters
Clownfish and marine butterflyfish, among other warm-water tropical fish species, will be spreading northward in the coming years as sea temperatures rise, according to a new study from scientists at Japan’s Hokkaido University.
Stunning new-to-science fairy wrasse is first-ever fish described by a Maldivian scientist
A familiar fish for some reef aquarists has a new species name. Named after Maldives’ national flower, the species is added to the tree of life as part of California Academy of Sciences’s global Hope for Reefs initiative/
Lethal Stony Coral Disease Can Be Transmitted by Sediments
The researchers found that disease-inoculated sediments were able to transmit SCTLD pathogens, resulting in visible signs of the disease in as little as 24 hours.
Jon Gordon says:
Please sign this to support common sense rules in Florida. Ask Fish and Wildlife not to use an ill-advised whitelist of animals that can be kept. All you need to do is add your name to the following statement, "A viable option I support would be a list of prohibited species, which would be a much smaller, manageable and enforceable list than one that attempts to encompass all allowed species. " https://petadvocacy.org/advocacy-campaigns?vvsrc=%2FPetitions%2F3902%2FRespondBryce David says:
To whom it may concern, A whitelist approach to regulating which species are legally allowed to be obtained and traded will decimate fish farms and pet stores. This is not a well thought out approach for combating invasive species release into ecosystems. Best Management Practices have already made inroads on preventing the release of foreign invader species. I suggest a review of those practices and amend them if they are deemed to be insufficient. Sincerely, Bryce DavidEdward Moats says:
I urge you to consider the ramifications of losing a 172 million dollar industry in your state. I completely support the black list and agree that invasive species is a big concern. However , I feel that this bill is over reaching and will have a negative impact not only On the industry , but to Florida’s economy.