CORAL - Matt Pedersen
CORAL Interview: Dr. David Watson
We interview CORAL Contriubutor David Watson, DVM, an aquarist you should know.
Banggai Cardinalfish Book to Launch at MACNA South Florida
We are rapidly closing in on a publication date of a book about which we are very proud.
Commentary - NOAA's 2012/2013 66-Coral ESA Proposal
How could the listing of 66 stony corals under the Endangered Species Act affect aquarists and the aquarium industry?
Crested Oyster Goby - A Breeder *Almost* Overlooked
Most aquarists will likely credit Rising Tide with a species first, but it’s far more complicated…
Bill Addison, Marine Fish Breeding Pioneer, Dead at 85
Bill Addison is remembered as a pioneering marine ornamental fish breeder, who founded the Puerto Rico-based C-Quest hatchery in 1988.
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.