Posts Tagged ‘Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council’

OFI Shares Update on Indonesian Coral Trade Suspension

There is still some confusion around the suspension of the coral trade and what it means to Indonesia’s aquarium export industry.

16 May 1:50 PM 0 Read More...

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.

13 Apr 1:04 AM 0 Read More...

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.

13 Apr 1:02 AM 0 Read More...

PIJAC Update: Teamwork is Helping Hawaii’s Aquarium Trade

It looks like the Hawaii fishing trade may have reason to be cautiously optimistic after a very tough year; PIJAC’s Robert Likins introduces important court-mandated Environmental Assessments and explains how teamwork coming from all sides may be turning the tide in the ongoing battle over Hawaii’s aquarium fishery.

29 Mar 3:01 PM 3 Read More...

Hawaii Senate Urged to Drop Ornamental Fish Ban

The fact is that study after study has concluded aquarium fishing is sustainable and has no appreciable impact on the environment, as Governor Ige rightly concluded when he vetoed Senate Bill 1240 last year.

25 Jan 1:42 PM 0 Read More...