Bad news

[Rghfor]

Just seen this on Facebook. Not totally sure if it's true but it states most ray species are being banned from export . This could affect our hobby ?

https://cites.org/sites/default/files/notif/E-Notif-2016-056.pdf Paper work link

 

[Pomatomus]

Appendix III just means you need proper permits to export. Captive breeders can probably still sell them. Our sturgeon are appendix II (slightly more strict) and we still import 40,000-80,000 eggs per year from Germany. It is totally legal, but it involves the oversight of customs and Fish & Wildlife.

My guess is they will still be around, but the price will go up as poaching goes down.

 

[Rghfor]

I suppose that will be a positive