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Trends In The Marine Aquarium Trade: The Influence Of Global Economics And Technology, Andrew L. Rhyne, Michael F. Tlusty
Trends In The Marine Aquarium Trade: The Influence Of Global Economics And Technology, Andrew L. Rhyne, Michael F. Tlusty
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The marine aquarium hobby is a global industry with trade chains on six continents. This industry is undergoing rapid changes in hob byist preferences that are in part driven by global economies and technology. In an effort to better assess the past trends and help provide insight into future growth and demand, we assessed three different trade data sources, the United States-State of Florida Marine Life Landings, CITES stony coral imports, and United States Fish and Wildlife Service’s Law Enforcement Information Systems import data for ‘live rock’. Data for the past 10 years were analyzed and a clear trend of …