Posts Tagged ‘freshwater aquarium trade’

OATA Joins Fellow Pet Trade Associations at CITES CoP19

On the agenda for the meeting, which looks at ways to ensure the sustainable trade in wildlife, are several items that would affect the global ornamental fish trade, including plans to move Zebra pleco (Hypancistrus zebra) from Appendix III to Appendix I – the highest level of restriction – and to put a number of freshwater stingray (Potamotrygon spp.) onto Appendix II.

14 Nov 1:14 PM 0 Read More...

Next stop, Pucallpa: the aquarium fishery on the Rio Ucayali, Peru

After several weeks in Colombia, Mike Tuccinardi heads South to Pucallpa, Peru, to explore the aquarium trade along the Rio Ucayali

06 May 2:12 AM 1 Read More...

Fishing the Amazon: Leticia’s Aquarium Trade Part III

Wrapping up his exploration of the aquarium trade in Leticia, Colombia, Mike Tuccinardi visits one of the biggest traders in the region and fishes the Amazon

12 Feb 1:04 PM 1 Read More...

Entering Amazonas: Exploring aquarium fisheries in Leticia, Colombia

Venture into Amazonas and explore Leticia, Colombia’s gateway to the Amazon and a hotspot for aquarium fish collection and trade

21 Dec 10:28 PM 1 Read More...