by CORAL Magazine | Feb 5, 2020 | Marine
via Marine Aquarium Societies of North America (MASNA) MASNA has shared this urgent message from Hawaiian aquarium fish collector Randy Fernley: Hello, everyone! A bill is being introduced in the Hawaii State legislature this week that calls for a total shutdown of...
by CORAL Magazine | Apr 13, 2018 | Marine, News & Notes
Dr. Bruce Carlson, former Director, Waikiki Aquarium (1990 – 2002), retired Chief Science Officer at the Georgia Aquarium (2002-2011), reflects on the shifting tactics of those opposed to Hawaii’s Aquarium Fishery and the actual, true nature of fishing in...
by CORAL Magazine | Mar 29, 2018 | Marine, News & Notes
#LittleClubBigImpact: An open letter on how teamwork is helping the aquarium trade survive in Hawaii an update from PIJAC’s Vice President of Government Affairs, Robert Likins Since early last year, Hawaii’s aquarium fishing trade has faced significant...
by CORAL Magazine | Jan 25, 2018 | Marine, News & Notes
via PIJAC ALEXANDRIA, VA — Hawaii fishers are joining with a national animal welfare advocacy organization to urge the Hawaii Senate to halt a bill that would ban ornamental fishing. “Hawaii Senate Bill 2003 will close one of, if not the, most responsible fisheries in...
by CORAL Magazine | Jan 25, 2018 | Marine, News & Notes
via PIJAC We Need Your Help in Hawaii TODAY! Tell the Hawaii Senate Water and Land Committee NO on SB2003 What Hawaii SB2003 Says: It shall be unlawful to take, for commercial purpose, any marine or freshwater non-game fish and other aquatic life by any method of...
