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Trade in marine fish for aquariums includes threatened species, lacks oversight: Study

By Edward Carver The United States is the main market for “ornamental” marine fish, those that end up as pets in aquariums.
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Scientists study breeding of pet fish to help protect reefs and fuel Florida’s economy

Florida’s pet fish industry is booming, but many saltwater species in home aquariums are still taken from the wild. Researchers at UF/IFAS want to change that by helping fish farmers breed popular ...
Biloxi Sun Herald

‘Armored’ river creature found in pet aquariums worldwide turns out to be new species

Scientists caught an “armored” river creature with a maze-like pattern, a popular aquarium pet, in Brazil and discovered a new species. Photo from Getty / iStockphoto In a river of northeastern Brazil ...
Popular Science

Please stop releasing pet goldfish into the wild

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. We’ve already told you to consider eating more marsh rodents for ...
WLKY

Did you know a pet fish could do tricks? Check it out in this amazing retro find

Meet Doreen Rott and her pet fish named Gregory. The two have been, well, buddies for about 6 years now, ever since Doreen purchased Gregory as *** little minnow in *** tropical fish store. Gregory is ...
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Experts turn crab species putting entire fishing industry at risk into pet food: 'Virtuous supply chain'

The initiative is also a matter of waste reduction and resource efficiency. Experts turn crab species putting entire fishing ...
WSAW

Don’t put aquarium fish in public waterways; surrender them instead

WESTON, Wis. (WSAW) - A local pet department is urging people to surrender the fish they can no longer care for to them. Last week, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources posted a photo on ...