Owner of Tropicorium facing charges

[Delphinus]

http://www.tropicorium.com/ was at one time an industry giant, or at least a large player in the LFS/wholesaler/fragger in the U.S. market.

Now, the owner and an employee are facing charges of illegally collecting specimens and could face 10 years in prison if found guilty:

http://www.keysnet.com/2013/09/12/49...h-federal.html

Yikes. I wish them good luck in their legal battles ahead of them.

Whether these guys are guilty or innocent, this should serve as a reminder to the industry that times are different now, and it is imperative to be on the right side of the issues when it comes to conservation and legal definitions.