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.
ACA Statement on Wild Collection of Aquarium Fish
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News & Notes Articles
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.
“A Serious Case of Hobby Pox”
Zoo Med is currently celebrating its 40th year in business, and we had the distinct honor of having Gary Bagnall—an unsung hero of the aquarium hobby—share an inside look at the history of the company and some of his personal aspirations for the future.
Storm Aftermath: Aquarium Trade Checks-In, Part 5
Continuing coverage, with news from the A&M Aquatics, Mote Marine Lab, Jeff Turner and Henry Feddern in the Keys, New Life Spectrum in Homestead, and Julian Sprung of Two Little Fishies in Miami Gardens.
Project Piaba Wants You to Join the 2018 Expedition
Gain a unique perspective as you travel the Rio Negro and experience the culture around the aquarium fishery with the Project Piaba team in this singular travel opportunity.
Storm Aftermath: Aquarium Trade Check-Ins, Part 1
Our four-part series covers the status of the aquarium trade following Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. In this installment, we turn our attention to Texas
Storm Aftermath: Aquarium Trade Checks-In, Part 2
In this installment, we turn our attention to Florida, with reports from large livestock distributors, collectors, conservation efforts, tourist destinations and more…
Storm Aftermath: Aquarium Trade Check-Ins, Part 3
Our reports out of Florida continue, with more local fish stores, dry good manufacturers, a fish club and more, as they plow their way through the aftermath of Hurrican Irma.
Storm Aftermath: Aquarium Trade Check-Ins, Part 4
We conclude our Florida coverage focusing on a large number of marine fish breeding facilities and researchers, as they recover from the impacts of Hurricane Irma.
