PIJAC’s Vice President of Government Affairs Bob Likins provides an update on pending Lacey Act amendments that were passed by the House and will be considered by the Senate.
PIJAC’s Lacey Act Update
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News & Notes Articles
Aquarium Apocalypse? Can Lacey Act Amendments Really Cripple—or End—The U.S. Aquarium (and Pet) Trade?
Proposed legislation will undoubtedly have severe impacts on the aquarium hobby. Savvy aquarists will not underestimate the dire consequences of failing to consider the implications for themselves, the livelihoods of those involved in the trade, and the many benefits aquariums provide to people and aquatic species.
Weird Waters Debuts on TUBI and ROKU!
You’ve waited months for the cartoon series Weird Waters to premier, and now it’s here with positive reviews from aquarists young and old!
Federal Legislation Threatens Pets, Zoos, Aquariums, and Biomedical Research
Proposed revisions to the Lacey Act have passed in the House, are headed to the Senate, and could bring the entire pet trade and hobby to a grinding halt.
The Pet Industry Needs Your Help!
Proposed new legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives could institute white lists of approved species, ban interstate transport of any species not on the white list, and create extensive new “emergency powers” for the USFWS.
The Aquatics Industry that Artemia Built
In a retrospective look at Brine Shrimp spanning nearly a century, Jason Oneppo looks at the industry that Artemia built, as San Francisco Bay Brand Celebrated 50 Years: 1968–2018. First published in both CORAL and AMAZONAS Magazine, September/October 2018.
Andy Schmidt, San Francisco Bay Brand President, Passes at 68
It is with great sadness that I am writing to let all know that Andy (Andreas) Schmidt passed away on 12/30/2021 at his home in Russia. Many will miss him as President of San Francisco Bay Brand, friend, mentor, husband, and brother.
Bertram Adds Ecotech Marine To Portfolio
It has been rumored since late September 2021, that Ecotech Marine had also been bought up by Bertram Capital, but nothing official was released until November 2nd, 2021.
Winnipeg Considers Banning Many Aquarium Fish (and many other pets, too!)
Winnipeg, Canada has announced a sweeping series of proposed rules that, if enacted, would ban the ownership of many types of aquarium life (both fish and invertebrates) along with many other pets under the City’s Responsible Pet Ownership By-Law. Such a ban would set the tone for similar bans elsewhere.
eCommerce retailer, Bulk Reef Supply, has acquired Marine Depot
MN-based Bulk Reef Supply has announced the acquisition of CA-based Marine Depot. BRS is committed to ensuring Marine Depot customers are well supported during this transition. All orders placed on or after June 23, 2021 at www.MarineDepot.com are final and not eligible for return.
