A deeply troubling trend is unfolding across the digital landscape, and it involves some of the most intelligent, emotionally complex animals on the planet. A new report from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, the International Fund for Animal Welfare, and the World Wildlife Fund has uncovered a staggering surge in primates being bought and […]
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Trade in marine fish for aquariums includes threatened species, lacks oversight: Study
The United States is the main market for “ornamental” marine fish, those that end up as pets in aquariums. Now, a new study of U.S.-based online retailers has found that nearly 90% of traded species are sourced exclusively from the wild, including a number of threatened species, and that the trade is poorly tracked. The […]
Harmonizing Aquatic Ecosystems: Strategies for Plant-Fish Coexistence in Aquariums
Around 2 million people globally have aquariums for various reasons, such as fun, hobbies, and business ventures. They make tiny to massive environments mimicking natural water, to keep diverse plants and fish. However, it takes lots of know-how to find fish and plants that coexist well in the aquarium. This article discusses how art and […]