A couple or thoughts:
I have virtually never seen any signs or posts at any of the big (or
small) pet retailers (like PetSmart or PetCo) about this topic. Maybe
someone with connections or as a NANFA initiative, we could get these
retailers to post a brief info sign about the dangers of pet release.
This might: 1. reach a huge number of people 2. help (maybe) prevent
some of these release disasters 3. if they would allow the NANFA logo
and a byline this could be great advertising for the organization
Unfortunately I deal with disease everyday. One of the things we have
to manage is uncertainty. That is why we have Universal Precautions
(we assume EVERYONE you touch has HIV, Hep C, etc.). We're not
perfect at it, but I think the same principles should apply to the
release/transfer of captive animals (just don't do it if at all
possible).
Thanks.
Tim
On Aug 25, 2006, at 8:19 AM, Bonnie McNeely wrote:
> The web site is excellent, a good educational tool. It does not
> address natives, however, at least for many people, since so many
> do not recognise the potential of native species to cause harm when
> released beyond their range, or often they fail to recognise range
> limits.
>
> Perhaps more germaine to the recent discussion on the list, it
> does not address release of aquarium specimens back to the habitat
> from which they or their progenitors were collected. That was the
> focus of the discussion, or at least some were saying that that is
> ok, so long as the person doing the releasing has followed healthy
> maintenance protocol.
>
> I think that NANFA, and retailers who deal in natives like
> yourself, should address that particular concern.
>
> Dave
>
> "Brian J. Torreano" <headdarter-in-btdarters.com> wrote:
> Dear List,
> Has anyone checked out the website "http://www.habitattitude.net"? I
> haven't read all of the information on the site but I think they have
> the right idea. Perhaps we could point others to this website with
> similar questions? Or maybe NANFA might like to contribute to their
> cause? Just a thought.
>
> Brian
>
> Brian J. Torreano - Owner
> BTDarters
> Your on-line resource for American Darters and other native fish
> for the
> small to medium-sized aquarium!
> Web: http://www.btdarters.com
> Phone: (262) 268-7489
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