Banggai Cardinalfish endangered species Ban

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What are everyone’s thoughts on the Endangered and Threatened Species: Proposed Protective Regulations for the Threatened Banggai Cardinalfish (Pterapogon kauderni)​

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UNDER THE SEA AQUATICS​

Take action now- Submit your comments in opposition of the proposed 4(d) rule banning the import or export of Banggai Cardinalfish today! The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has proposed 4(d) rule NOAA–NMFS–2023–0099, which would ban the import or export of the Banggai cardinalfish into and out of the United States regardless of its source, which would include aquaculture. The vast majority of documented Banggai Cardinalfish (Pterapogon kauderni) imports into the U.S. originate from aquaculture farms abroad, and play a vital role in our hobby. Recognizing the challenges faced by Banggai cardinalfish over a decade ago, the aquarium trade took proactive steps to establish sustainable aquaculture facilities both domestically and internationally. While aquaculture exists in the U.S. for this species, it’s only a very small fraction of the total volume. Domestic production is very difficult, and is space and labor intensive, and will therefore likely never grow cost effective to meet the demand here in the U.S.​ Quality Marine has played a key role in establishing an overseas commercial aquaculture farm over a decade ago, dedicated to breeding and rearing Banggai Cardinalfish. These efforts are a testament to our commitment to preserving this species through sustainable practices. Without the volume of U.S. imports of Banggai Cardinalfish, which account for the majority of the output from aquaculture operations abroad, those operations will cease production of the species, which will likely shutter their businesses, further pressuring wild populations as the only available sources for the species. Please join us in voicing your position to the proposed 4(d) rule. We believe that a more effective approach involves supporting trade in sustainably aquacultured Banggai Cardinalfish. By doing so, we can ensure the conservation of Banggai Cardinalfish while allowing hobbyists to continue enjoying and breeding this fascinating species in the home aquarium. To make your voice heard, please take a moment to submit your comments opposing the 4(d) rule through the official channel provided by NOAA. You can access this submission portal by visiting the link below, and filling in the required information along with your thoughts on why the proposed rule would not serve the best interests of this species or the aquarium hobby and trade: https://www.regulations.gov/commenton/NOAA-NMFS-2023-0099-0004 Let’s stand together to safeguard the Banggai Cardinalfish and promote responsible trade practices. Feel free to share this message with you store employees, customers, and fellow hobbyists who share our passion for sustainable aquarium practices. Thank you for taking the time to support this crucial cause.​ Suggested comments to use: I oppose the proposed rule NOAA–NMFS–2023–0099, which would ban trade in the Banggai cardinalfish. The Banggai cardinalfish in the U.S. come from aquaculture, so they do not put any pressure on the wild population. NOAA appears to have presented the data on the Banggai cardinalfish very selectively, ignoring a mountain of information demonstrating that the current trade in this species, and the current management plan for the native fish, are producing positive conservation outcomes. The Banggai cardinalfish naturally occurs in isolated areas within its native range. The management plan that is currently in place protects these genetic strains that may have been reproductively isolated for 100,000 years or more. The CITES Animals Committee and the CITES Secretariat were deeply engaged with the Indonesian government on the development and implementation of their Banggai cardinalfish management plan; a plan which appears to be having the desired outcomes. The CITES Animals Committee also debated the listing of the Banggai cardinalfish on several occasions, ultimately concluding that the management plan was robust and that the species did not require a CITES listing. The marine aquarium community recognized the challenges facing the Banggai cardinalfish over a decade ago and established captive breeding programs. Do not destroy all that work and progress. An honest assessment of the science and trade data concerning the Banggai cardinalfish should have led NOAA to conclude that the species should not be listed on the ESA at all. There is no justification for the proposed 4(d) rule banning trade in the species and such a rule will undoubtedly harm its conservation. Please abandon this proposed 4(d) rule in favor of one that protects the species by encouraging trade in sustainably raised and collected specimens.​

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[BAYMAC]

Bangai Cardinal import ban -- why wouldn't this be good?

Reading https://www.aol.com/us-looks-ban-imports-exports-164909160.html I'm confused. If Bangai Cardinals are endangered, why can anyone import them? That seems very weird/wrong. I hadn't heard that before. Second, given Bangai Cardinals are pretty easy to breed (not guppy levels, but people...

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I think these fish need to stop being collected. They breed in captivity well enough.