The Commission voted to approve a reorganization of rules related to non-native species and requested work on a temporary executive order to limit the importation of potentially high-risk injurious species.
News & Notes Articles
Win Family Passes to Aquatic Experience 2018
The 2018 Aquatic Experience is giving away a Family 4-pack (2 adult tickets and 2 kid tickets) each week! Final deadline to enter is 10/8/18.
PIJAC ALERT: Delta’s Live Animal Cargo Policy Changes
PIJAC urges continued engagement as the pet industry wrangles with Delta Air Line’s fast-approaching live animal shipping restrictions.
WARNING: Bloodworm Allergies Are Real for Some Fishkeepers
Could your fishes’ favorite food be a health concern for you?
Why It’s Time for Amazon.com to Protect the Real Amazon
One of the biggest threats faced by these real Amazonians and their rainforest home, particularly in remote areas of the western Amazon, is oil drilling.
Death by Dye: Ending the Sale of Dyed Fish in Northeast Wisconsin
The Green Bay Aquarium Society is calling for an end to the practice of dyeing and tattooing aquarium fish and amphibians, starting in their local market.
U.S. FWS Proposes Endangered Status for Barrens Topminnow
Out-competed by invasive Western Mosquitofish, the Barrens Topminnow (Fundulus julisia) is struggling to survive, and more help is needed.
ACA Statement on Wild Collection of Aquarium Fish
Wild collection of fish is integral to ensuring genetic diversity in captive populations and promoting the introduction of new species and variants for the aquarium hobby and research.
Aquatics Leadership: Time to Unify or See the End of the Age of Aquariums
For the last five years, activist groups have pressed a full-court attack against ornamental fishing professionals, hobbyists, and aquarium advocates. They finally got their way earlier this year…
Project Piaba Completes 2017 Fisher Trainings and Announces Award Nomination
The Project recently held two training workshops for aquarium fish collectors in the Rio Negro and announced a nomination for prestigious Indianapolis Prize.