Aquariumania - Episode 43 A 'Cultural' Collaboration: Petco and Defenders of Wildlife Promote Farm-Raised Fish

Most common freshwater aquarium fish are aquacultured- born and raised on fish farms in Florida, other parts of the U.S., and abroad. Most marine aquarium species, by contrast, are collected from the wild, with only a small percentage farm-raised. Petco and Defenders of Wildlife have joined forces to reduce impacts on coral reef habitats and species by promoting aquacultured fish over wild caught species. How did this unique collaboration develop and what can it accomplish for both the aquarium hobby and the environment? My guests today are Rich Williams and Todd Gwynn from Petco, and Dan Thornhill from Defenders of Wildlife. Join us as they discuss the plight of coral reefs worldwide and how a push toward aquaculture can help both the industry and the wild. Questions or Comments? Send them to: [email protected]. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - A 'Cultural' Collaboration: Petco and Defenders of Wildlife Promote Farm-Raised Fish with Dr. Roy YanongBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/aquariumania-tropical-fish-as-pets--6666780/support.