WPA shares the 3-day schedule of freshwater and saltwater educational aquarium seminars occurring at the Aquatic Experience – Chicago 2016.
Marine Articles
2016 CITES Results for Aquarium Fish and Inverts
CITES CoP17 decisions are in, and will effect every aquarium-related group or species that had been up for discussion.
Banggais, Motoros, Clarions, Nautilus, Targeted for CITES Listings
If listed, a species becomes difficult to trade without special permissions and paperwork and may be banned completely from sale into the European Union (EU).
Friday Photospread: Captive-bred Mono Sebae
Monodactylus sebae is a large schooling fish that has been redefined through fish farming by FishEye Aquaculture.
Aquarium Trade Show Aquarama to relocate to China with Expanded Format
Aquarama has moved to China and will now be an annual show. Is this a sign of change in the Asian aquarium industry?
“Trade Not Aid” — Benefits of Wild-Caught Aquarium Fish
A major new report looking at the positive benefits of wild-caught fish has been launched by the UK’s Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association.
What’s in a Name?
It doesn’t really matter that you can spell Phractocephalus hemioliopterus, or that Entacmaea rolls smoothly off your tongue – if you can’t keep them alive in your aquariums.
Out Damned Spot…
In taxonomy, however, spots, simple and otherwise can assume an importance that can range from trivial to exceptional. This is simply because spots that are in a consistent position can be, and often have been, used as taxonomic characters.
Florida Tropical Fish Farms: Do you know where your fish are coming from?
Matt Pedersen takes a look at the vibrant Florida Tropical Fish Farms Association and their recent display at the Aquatic Experience – Chicago, 2015.
Aquatic Experience – Chicago 2015 reels in more than 6,200 guests
The World Pet Association (WPA) is thrilled to announce more than 6,200 guests visited its third annual Aquatic Experience – Chicago