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Concerns about the Marine Aquarium Trade |
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Use of cyanide and other destructive collection methods |
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Poor handling and husbandry practices |
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Unnecessary animal mortality |
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Collection of unwanted and/or unsuitable species |
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Potential for stock depletion |
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Ecosystem effect of live coral and live rock exports |
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Potential for alien species introduction |
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Lack of reliable data on the resources and the trade |
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Limited government capacity for reef management and enforcement |
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Potential for government trade restrictions |
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