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Old 09-08-12, 10:56 PM   #31
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Re: Reptile Importation Ethics

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In an article in the journal Aquaculture, Dr. Michael Tlusty at The Edgerton Research Laboratory at the New England Aquarium, has said that the culture of ornamental fish species has its place, but argues that sustainable wild harvests must be protected and encouraged:

“In general, aquaculture production of ornamental species should be pursued when species are difficult to obtain from the wild, breeding supports a conservation program, there is some environmental benefit or elimination of environmental damage via the breeding program, or to enhance the further production of domesticated species.

"Aquaculture production of ornamental species should be avoided when it would replace a harvest of wild animals that maintains habitat, a cultural benefit, or an economic benefit."
win = win Buy A (Wild) Fish - Save A Tree

IMO, the same philosophy can, and should, be applied to wild reptiles. Ecotourism is another avenue to raise awareness and prosper from wild reptiles.
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