Well, at least one person didn't roll their eyes immediately...
Todd, your points are well made. It is possible that market forces will save the reef, but realistically, the volumes in the aquarium trade are too small to have the impact necessary (in my opinion). Would that it were so, and eco-tourism could save the rainforest, but so far, no.
I hope that more of the common species of coral and fish are aqua-cultured in the future, and the drain on the wild population is reduced. It won't save the reefs, but I'll feel better about buying my next fish.
The die-off in the wild seems inexorable. I wonder how long these wonders will live?
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