Quantifying the trade in marine ornamental fishes into Switzerland and an estimation of imports from the European Union

Biondo, Monica V.

doi:10.1016/j.gecco.2017.05.006

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“…Recently, attempts to quantify the trade in ornamental fish have been made, particularly in relation to marine ornamental species, by the analysis of information that is provided on import documents (Rhyne et al ., ) in relation to the USA and Biondo () in relation to Switzerland. Each imported consignment from a third country is accompanied by a packing list or invoice that lists the species and quantities being imported.…”

Section: The Ornamental Aquatic Trade: High Value Low Volumementioning

confidence: 99%

“…In terms of trade statistics, there is clearly a need for more accurate data and the establishment of a data collection system that can record such data (Biondo, ). There is also a need for the ornamental aquatic industry to be more transparent in relation to intra‐EU trade [A. Scott (personal communication, July 2018)].…”

Section: The Ornamental Aquatic Trade: High Value Low Volumementioning

confidence: 99%

“…In terms of trade statistics, there is clearly a need for more accurate data and the establishment of a data collection system that can record such data (Biondo, 2017). There is also a need for the orna- Both these global and UK figures are based on trade association assumptions that the value of an ornamental fish will double from its import value to when it reaches a wholesaler.…”

Section: Quantifying the Trade In Ornamental Fishmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Wild caught ornamental fish: a perspective from the UK ornamental aquatic industry on the sustainability of aquatic organisms and livelihoods

King¹

2019

Journal of Fish Biology

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The ornamental aquatic industry involves the global commercial trade of live aquatic organisms such as fish, invertebrates and plants. It comprises a range of businesses including collectors, breeders, exporters, importers and retailers. Together, these form a supply chain through which aquatic organisms pass from their point of origin to the end point e.g., domestic aquaria and ponds. On a worldwide basis, the legal and legitimate ornamental aquatic trade is subject to regulation and monitoring throughout the majority of its supply chain. Approximately 90% of ornamental freshwater fish species traded are captive‐bred, but, due to their complex breeding cycles, 90–95% of ornamental marine fish species are wild‐caught. The ornamental aquatic industry and consumers therefore have a responsibility to ensure that wild‐caught species are sourced sustainably, legally and to good welfare standards. Such good practice should be considered a necessity for the longevity, not only of the ornamental aquatic industry, but of the livelihoods which depend on it and the future of ecosystems dependent on such communities.

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Section: The Ornamental Aquatic Trade: High Value Low Volumementioning

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Section: Quantifying the Trade In Ornamental Fishmentioning

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Wild caught ornamental fish: a perspective from the UK ornamental aquatic industry on the sustainability of aquatic organisms and livelihoods

King¹

2019

Journal of Fish Biology

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“…The species and families observed in UK shops closely matched those reported for the global industry (Wabnitz et al, ), with taxonomic composition also matching those observed in other developed nations, most notably the USA (Rhyne et al, ), Switzerland (Biondo, ) and Hong Kong (Chan & Sadovy, ), where virtually the same suite of species, from the same importing countries have been observed. While patterns in aquarium diversity are comparable across global markets, these do not necessarily reflect coral‐reef biodiversity in the wild.…”

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“…Using what has come to be known as the global marine aquarium database (GMAD), the authors revealed a total of 1471 species of fish are traded worldwide (Wabnitz et al, 2003) although a study by Rhyne et al (2012) Despite advancing our understanding of the key players and value of the trade in Europe, this study did not find any species-level data; therefore, an assessment of potential consequences of the trade for natural populations and ecosystems remained impossible. Biondo (2017) investigated the trade in Switzerland by analysing import documents for live animals. In 2009, 151 import declarations with attached species lists for marine ornamental fishes from non-EU countries were examined and totalled 28,356 specimens (11,167 from Indonesia alone).…”

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Understanding the United Kingdom marine aquarium trade – a mystery shopper study of species on sale

Pinnegar

Murray

2019

Journal of Fish Biology

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In this study, we conducted a unique survey of marine ornamental fishes appearing in UK retail stores, as well as a review of government trade statistics, with the aim to significantly strengthen the evidence‐base in support of future management initiatives. Fifty marine aquarium retailers were visited. A total of 380 marine aquarium fish species (4926 individuals), from 48 families were recorded with the largest proportion of individuals belonging to the families Pomacentridae, Acanthuridae, Apogonidae, Labridae, Pomacanthidae, Gobiidae and Labridae. The majority of fishes for sale (91% of species) originated from the Indo‐Pacific Ocean, with only a small number (9% of species) derived from the Atlantic Ocean. However, exact sources of individual species were unclear and poorly documented. Government trade statistics revealed that the ornamental reef‐fish trade in the UK grew markedly between 1996 and 2008 with a rapid acceleration in 2003–2004. However, imports have declined since 2008 and amounted to less than 305,000 kg in 2017 with an economic value of UK £3 million (c. US $3.8). Recent trade data (2017) identify Indonesia, USA, Philippines and the Maldives as the most important countries in terms of imports to the UK. The UK is an important exporter of wild‐caught fishes via trans‐shipment, but also production of tank‐reared animals. Several species observed for sale in the UK have been designated by the IUCN and CITES as being of conservation concern, although all these animals are thought to have been captive‐reared.

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Hobbyists acting simultaneously as anglers and aquarists: Novel pathways for non‐native fish and impacts on native fish

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N’Guyen

Burkhardt‐Holm

2021

Aquatic Conservation

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Human translocations of non‐native aquatic species are a global conservation challenge. Aquarists and anglers are two hobbyist groups whose practices are particularly likely to translocate non‐native aquatic species, especially fish. This article aims to stipulate a change of perspective among these hobbyists, who – by acting simultaneously as anglers and aquarists – establish novel pathways for non‐native fish. This study showed that: (i) 51 of 226 respondents to a questionnaire act simultaneously as anglers and aquarists; (ii) 53 of 237 non‐native fish species in the European Union are used for both angling and aquarium hobbies; and (iii) hobbyists write online reports on the catch and exchange of a particularly invasive fish, the round goby (Neogobius melanostomus). This combination of knowledge on how hobbyists use non‐native fish and the ecological impacts of round goby demonstrates how the impact of an invasive species can be influenced by the combined behaviours of anglers and aquarists. We suggest that future research in aquatic conservation should move beyond considering the commercial aquarium trade and angling as separate pathways for translocating non‐native fish, and instead consider these hobbyist groups as interconnected.

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Quantifying the trade in marine ornamental fishes into Switzerland and an estimation of imports from the European Union

Cited by 46 publications

References 33 publications

Wild caught ornamental fish: a perspective from the UK ornamental aquatic industry on the sustainability of aquatic organisms and livelihoods

Wild caught ornamental fish: a perspective from the UK ornamental aquatic industry on the sustainability of aquatic organisms and livelihoods

Understanding the United Kingdom marine aquarium trade – a mystery shopper study of species on sale

Hobbyists acting simultaneously as anglers and aquarists: Novel pathways for non‐native fish and impacts on native fish

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