The entire industry sounds like an illegitimate mess with no oversight, Its no wonder they shut it down.
As in many industries, if you don't police yourselves, the government will gladly do it
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The entire industry sounds like an illegitimate mess with no oversight, Its no wonder they shut it down.
As in many industries, if you don't police yourselves, the government will gladly do it
Just read on Koji Wada's facebook page that Indo has banned fish exports since the 6th of December similar paperwork situation with Corals.
You're going to stop until the fish next time?
The export fish export from Indonesia has stopped from the 6th. I hear it's a glitch that occurred in the exchange of health certificate and customs computer system issued by the Marine Fisheries Bureau, but is it true? The Minister of susi has a rumor that he wants to put a cites on the ornamental fish. This would be a huge mess if you stopped until the fish, right? You know, because there are people who are smuggling fish and false coral, aren't they? In any case, it's trouble. Let's hope it's just a system disorder!
Hi Dave, I've been following this thread for any news I may have missed. We are certainly not rejoicing the loss of diversity in the selection of corals we sell. We hope at the very least the mariculture side of the business returns to Indonesia. At this point it does look pretty bleak:
Wednesday, Dec 05 2018 17:58 WIB
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Susi: Stop Buying Coral Reefs for Aquariums!
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Monaco - sea Sustainability threatened by the sale of coral reefs. Therefore, should the sale of coral reefs was stopped.
This was said by the Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries Susi Pudjiastuti in the International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI) held in Monaco.
According to Susie damage to the sea is not only caused by climate change, but also there is a business and a great demand for the reef. Demand coral reefs comes from within and outside the country.
"Stop buying coral reefs for aquariums at home! If you still buy, it will triggerpeople to harvest coral reef. If more is taken, your sea will be damaged," Susi said in Monaco on Wednesday (05/12/2018 ).
Also read: Susi Invites Monaco Research Center to Save Coral Reefs
"Having ornamental fish at home is permissible, but (the aquarium) do not use coral reefs. Replace only the others," said Susi.
This coral reef is very important for the life of marine life. Without healthy coral reefs, there will be no more fresh fish that can be taken by fishermen.
"Traditional fishermen already understand that coral reefs are important, but there are also many who do not understand, they are selling and selling. The task of this government is to educate and make rules for this coral reef," he said.
This threat, said Susi, not only in Indonesia alone but in many countries. Therefore Susi felt the need to convey this in an international forum so that more countries are aware of the importance of coral reefs to marine sustainability.
Also read: In Monaco, Susi Reveals the Importance of the World to Save Coral Reefs
There shouldn't be a total ban on corals IMO but yes ... to educate local businesses plus the registered & licensed coral collectors on harvesting, propagate and culturing corals (or even fish) under controlled supervision. This may take years to implement and if bribery and corruption doesn't get in the way of "work-in-progress".
This is hurting a lot of wholesale & retail businesses be it local or abroad. Especially from the coral & fish supplying regions.
Unfortunately there are only a few designated coral collection regions in the world and Indonesia being the main player aside from Australia. The others would not be able to cope with the demands from especially North America (mainly USA & some to Canada) alone let alone Europe or elsewhere.