scuba_steve
Aquarium Advice Addict
cant believe no thread on the fiji rock issue ?!?!?!?!!? what are ya people thinkin out there ?? just curious
Therefore the recommendation of the Conference of the Parties that all Parties refuse any import from and export or re-export to Fiji of specimens of CITES-listed species is renewed from 31 October 2003 until further notice.
Appendix II lists species that are not necessarily now threatened with extinction but that may become so unless trade is closely controlled. It also includes so-called "look-alike species", i.e. species of which the specimens in trade look like those of species listed for conservation reasons (see Article II, paragraph 2 of the Convention). International trade in specimens of Appendix-II species may be authorized by the granting an export permit or re-export certificate; no import permit is necessary. Permits or certificates should only be granted if the relevant authorities are satisfied that certain conditions are met, above all that trade will not be detrimental to the survival of the species in the wild. (See Article IV of the Convention)
I would i be correct in saying that there is a huge difference in Fiji live rock and live rock from a farm?
always and if ya think about it make sense !! the farm rock is normally only in the ocean for a few years were "real" live rock has been there for mabe 100 years more diverse life for sure !!