Coral Reef Fish Bill

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It would be interesting to hear an opinion on this from the Hawaii Fish and Game Officer who posts on occasion. I don't remember exactly what they are called in Hawaii. DNLR Officers? In Fl we sometimes call them Grouper Troopers, but they don't like that much. He could possibly give some insight on the practicalities of trying to enforce controls or a ban. Kat, if you think a Hawaiian ban would result in a worldwide tropical reef disaster, perhaps you should advocate for a national ban on the importation of all saltwater tropical fish that can't be certified as farm raised. I know I would hate to see the reefs denuded of their beautiful fish. I wouldn't want to see any reefs in Hawaii go the way of Hanauma Bay http://www.co.honolulu.hi.us/parks/facil...elcome.htm from any type of exploitation or over use.

Pua`a
S. FL
Big Islander to be.