Interesting article on reefs magazine, must read !
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This last paragraph is the Key-
We as a greedy species are totally destroying our planet, I think as hobbyist we should be of a more sustainable forward thinking, and an honest support regulation and inspection of imports. If we don't, our next generations will not have this hobby to enjoy, invasive species to control, and just record keeping to keep populations.
I mean, we are starting, as a culture to forward think regarding our food and sources.
We have these systems in place for our farm raised eating seafood and lake fish stocking. Why not Ocean systems as well?
"So why not embrace the data and the efforts to collect more of it? Certainly more credible data will reveal areas of trade that need reform, but not getting the data because of fear of what they may show is not a viable solution. A forward-looking marine aquarium trade should be just as interested as wildlife inspectors, law enforcement and even trade critics in identifying illegal activity, lack of sustainability and areas where improvement is necessary. Data can be the foundation upon which to build a truly sustainable aquarium trade of the future that can realize its potential as a force for good, while at the same time providing enjoyment and inspiration for millions of aquarists worldwide".
We as a greedy species are totally destroying our planet, I think as hobbyist we should be of a more sustainable forward thinking, and an honest support regulation and inspection of imports. If we don't, our next generations will not have this hobby to enjoy, invasive species to control, and just record keeping to keep populations.
I mean, we are starting, as a culture to forward think regarding our food and sources.
We have these systems in place for our farm raised eating seafood and lake fish stocking. Why not Ocean systems as well?
"So why not embrace the data and the efforts to collect more of it? Certainly more credible data will reveal areas of trade that need reform, but not getting the data because of fear of what they may show is not a viable solution. A forward-looking marine aquarium trade should be just as interested as wildlife inspectors, law enforcement and even trade critics in identifying illegal activity, lack of sustainability and areas where improvement is necessary. Data can be the foundation upon which to build a truly sustainable aquarium trade of the future that can realize its potential as a force for good, while at the same time providing enjoyment and inspiration for millions of aquarists worldwide".
