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Consequences for the industry could be grave unless trade actively contributes to a new process evaluating the marine ornamental fish trade.

The recent ban on coral export by the Indonesian government is set to harm the existing reefs more than it will protect them.

South American countries are testing out the parcticalities and benefits of listing indigenous fish species on the CITES appendix III. Many new species have come under CITES regulation, which is intended to protect them in the wild.

The aquarium hobby is now facing a situation where the number of species available in trade could be on the decrease.

As more and more pet accessory and pet food retailers are moving away from selling live animals, we can begin to envisage a future in which the pet industry no longer sells live animals.