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Originally Posted by Slick Fork
A blanket import tax on wild-caught fish is the only really practical method. A species specific tax relies on some customs guy being able to tell the difference between an ocellaris clownfish and a moorish idol, or a wholesaler being ethical enough to fill out the forms honestly.
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The trouble with a blanket tax is that it wouldn't protect the more sensitive species. Hawaii Division of Aquatic Resources already has plenty of employees that can identify the different species.
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Originally Posted by Slick Fork
I think everyone is in agreement that legislation and enforcement of collection practices and species is one thing in a developed place like Hawaii, but completely impractical in most of these impoverished nations where the bulk of our fish come from.
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Yes, I agree with you there. MASNA is talking a bit about organizing some sort of governing body.