...for Marine Aquarium Cultured Fishes and Invertebrates
FROM THE BEGINNING...
What began as "something that seemed like a good idea" in 1993 became formally
established in 1995 as a nonprofit educational and environmental organization.
The objectives from the start were to promote maquaculture
(marine aquarium aquaculture); the captive propagation
of marine organisms in closed systems. Information was seen as a vital
central force for maquaculture to be successful. This success would assist
an eventual decrease in harvesting of wild organisms for the marine aquarium
trade. A database was developed to compile individual observations about
spawning behaviors, larval rearing, and general husbandry. A comparison
of the individual reports would begin to identify common or typical behaviors,
ranges for physical parameters could be recorded, and by incorporating
multiple reports a "profile" could be constructed. The strength of the
database would be built upon the differences of the observers; what one
individual thought significant might be overlooked by another.
This is all made possible by the financial contributions of supporting
members. The Breeder's Registry is operated entirely by a volunteer
staff. Your support is essential!!
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