I just left my two cents worth, as follows:
"I respectfully request that this action to list certain corals as threatened or endangered be abandoned. The reef aquarium hobby consists of many dedicated people from around the world. Most of them have the best intentions for the wild reefs found around the globe. Most will only purchase corals that have been aquacultured, rather than a buying piece that has been taken from the wild. Furthermore, the outlawing of any coral that might already be in propagation within captivity indirectly furthers any pre-existing damage to the wild reefs. I would wager that there is enough coral being grown in captivity that a depleted wild coral reef could be repopulated with relative ease. Taking corals away from people will not save the reefs, it will finish them off. Another thought to ponder is the effects this will have on those whose livelihoods are based upon the hobby. The impact would be widespread, and definitely will not do anything positive for our already ailing economy."
"I respectfully request that this action to list certain corals as threatened or endangered be abandoned. The reef aquarium hobby consists of many dedicated people from around the world. Most of them have the best intentions for the wild reefs found around the globe. Most will only purchase corals that have been aquacultured, rather than a buying piece that has been taken from the wild. Furthermore, the outlawing of any coral that might already be in propagation within captivity indirectly furthers any pre-existing damage to the wild reefs. I would wager that there is enough coral being grown in captivity that a depleted wild coral reef could be repopulated with relative ease. Taking corals away from people will not save the reefs, it will finish them off. Another thought to ponder is the effects this will have on those whose livelihoods are based upon the hobby. The impact would be widespread, and definitely will not do anything positive for our already ailing economy."