by Matt Pedersen | Jul 13, 2017 | Marine, News & Notes
Reef Patrol’s Vanessa Cara-Kerr has been on our radar for a few years now; it’s fair to say she has grown to excel at her craft. The latest Reef Patrol creation is a catchy, edgy, and downright epic three-minute visual feast of oceanic life in Guam. GUAM...
by CORAL Magazine | Jun 28, 2017 | Marine, News & Notes
In the ongoing debate over Hawaii’s Marine Aquarium Fishery, 2017 saw the release of some peculiar numbers from The Human Society of the United States (HSUS). The release’s title summed it up succinctly; “Poll shows near total support for legislation...
by CORAL Magazine | Jun 25, 2017 | Marine, News & Notes
via PIJAC Pet Advocate Thanks Hawaii Gov for Aquarium Fishing Ban Veto Intention In a statement issued minutes ago, a group supporting Hawaii’s fishermen praised Hawaii Governor David Y. Ige’s notice of intent to veto a bill banning aquarium fishing. “Those who care...
by James Lawrence | Jun 23, 2017 | Marine, News & Notes
To CORAL Magazine Readers and Sponsors, Good morning. Hawaii’s governor is expected to sign or veto Senate Bill 1240, which is a ban on aquarium fishing in Hawaii. PIJAC is working closely with the state’s fishermen to urge the governor to veto the bill. We are...
by Matt Pedersen | Jun 22, 2017 | Freshwater, Marine, News & Notes
University of Florida’s Tropical Aquaculture Laboratory (TAL) is facing a massive budgetary veto at the hands of Florida Governor Rick Scott in his 2017-2018 budget. According to one report, this veto represents a loss of $778,987 in funding for the year. The...
by CORAL Magazine | Jun 12, 2017 | Marine, News & Notes
Pending legislation in Hawaii, a bill known as S.B. 1240 could derail, and ultimately end, the marine aquarium fishery, despite overwhelming scientific evidence that the fishery is sustainable. (See previous report: Hawaii’s Aquarium Fishery Faces New Threats.)...
