Thane A. Militz's opinion article: "The 'Nemo Effect': Perception and reality of Finding Nemo's impact on marine aquarium fisheries"
examines the impact of such motion pictures on the demand for the animal stars as pets. Generally the article
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Wholeheartedly for Sustainability?
During the Seventeenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties of CITES the European Union withdrew its proposal to list the Banggai cardinalfish (Pterapogon kauderni) under CITES Appendix II. In 2007 the United
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SAIA Fish Lists, 3rd edition
The SAIA Fish Lists, indicating species unsuitable for the average hobbyist or unsustainable in collection from the wild, are a real success story. Since their first publication in 2011 they have been downloaded
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SAIA Fish Lists
Often discussed but obviously not being stressed enough is the topic of unsuitable species. Therefore SAIA has compiled a list of marine aquarium species/families who are difficult to keep alive and thriving in the long-term in the
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New Reference Book for Marine Breeders
…A new reference book on the breeding and culture of species for marine aquarium was published on 17 February 2017. A must for anyone who wants to breed ornamental fish, invertebrate and respective feed
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A Critical Assessment of Aquarist Biodiversity Data and Commercial Aquaculture
This study by Murray and Watson investigates the biodiversity in hobbyist aquaria (using an online survey) and those species currently available from an aquaculture
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Managing the marine aquarium trade with polychaetes
In the absence of current monitoring or legislation to govern the trade, baseline information regarding the species, number and source location of animals traded is missing despite being critical
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Aquarium Fishery Methods in the Philippines
A video documentary on destructive collection methods of the aquarium fishery in SE Asia.
SAIA does not aim at giving the impression that cyanide is the one and only issue in the aquarium trade. There
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Marine Ornamental Collection in Indonesia
A documentary introducing collection methods in the aquarium fishery of North Bali, Indonesia.
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Can the Indonesian Marine Aquarium Trade ever become sustainable?
The founders of LINI (The Indonesian Nature Foundation) share their thoughts after decade-long work in trying to improve the marine aquarium trade and fishery in Indonesia.
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Turf war in Hawai'i
Since decades a turf war is going on in island paradise Hawai'i. Opponents of the marine aquarium trade and hobby demand the ban of the aquarium fishery from Hawaiian waters, whereas the Department of Aquatic Resources improves
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"MAC's not dead!" - In search for evidence in the Philippines
What happened to the certification program in the marine aquarium trade? Years after the Marine Aquarium Council ran out of funding, we re-visit MAC Certified collectors in the
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Bali Blue Int. - The next link in the chain
A portrait of an Indonesia based exporter of marine ornamentals - linked to fisherman Made in Serangan, staring our other article "The fisherman & his wife".
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The fisherman & his wife
Although we may be interested in where the fishes and corals for the reef hobby come from, we rarely give any thought to how they are collected, and probably never wonder about the people who collect them. Find out about
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Post-harvest mortality in the marine aquarium trade
There is a strong interest, motivated by sound economic and conservational reasons, in avoiding post-harvest mortalities. Every dying fish means a financial loss and a waste of fishing effort, as
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SAIA Code of Best Practices (Core Document)
Sustainable Aquarium Industry Association (SAIA) acknowledges the responsibility affiliated with the trade of live animals.
Sustainable Aquarium Industry Association (SAIA) acknowledges the
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SAIA Acclimatisation Procedures
This document outlines acclimation procedures SAIA recognizes and recommends as best practices in line with the Code of Best Practices.
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SAIA Quarantine Procedures
This document outlines quarantine procedures SAIA recognizes and recommends as best practices in line with the Code of Best Practices.
