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Greetings to all,
Thank you for choosing to visit this site. On this page and
the others that are linked in this section, you will
find several topics that I have either written
myself or find of great interest and concern. As you
may be aware, I am considered one of the leading
sources of marine organisms to the Aquarium
Industry. In light of this I also feel deeply and
actively responsible that the industry be held
accountable for it’s activities. It is my opinion
that our industry can provide one of the most
rewarding and educational (hobbyist) experiences
available but we must remain acutely aware of our
responsibilities to the precious environment. As a
member on the advisory board of the “Marine Aquarium
Council” and an active speaker on the issues of
sustainable harvest, I am both passionate about
sharing the living world to enhance our appreciation
of it and equally passionate about protecting it
from dangerous and unsustainable technique.
In this page you will find views of concern from several
different sources including my own. Some, especially
those posted by the U.S. Government, seem a bit
negative to our industry but in each case point to a
possible solution that always involves proper and
accountable reef management and reporting. I support
these views although (in some cases) do not fully
agree with the “dooms day” approach presented by the
writer. As someone who is in the field and has first
hand knowledge of the actual size of the resource
and numbers collected I feel a more responsible
reporting method needs to be established to fully
understand if negative impact is actually occurring.
I think it is important to understand the concerns
and dialog of the “powers that be” and it is for
this reason if have included their papers.
As long as I am a participant in this industry I will
continue to research ways to constantly improve our
methods for the benefit of the animals in our care.
Recently, marine-culture has become a passion of
mine and in the very near future I will be
announcing the exciting results of our last two
years of development in this field. Please watch for
this to appear on our site and magazine ads.
Most importantly, it is my belief that the unbiased sharing
of useful information in our field will greatly
advance our understanding and appreciation of the
coral reef and inspire us to share our knowledge to
help create a better planet for us all.
Walt Smith |
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