tonga coral ban

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A thread over on ReefCentral about an immediate ban of Tongan coral and live rock into the US. The thread doesn’t seem to be getting a lot of attention, but could have some serious repercussions.

Here’s the initial email from Walt Smith:

Effective immediately the importation of all Tongan Rock, Clams, and Corals into the US has been suspended. This directive was initiated by US Fish & Wildlife and affects all Tongan suppliers and their US Importers. Right now we do not know the future of this situation. It could be temporary, or possibly be a permanent ban. We will just have to wait and see.

This does not affect Tongan Fish. The action taken is only restricting Rock, Clams, and Corals.

A shame. Tonga shipments are always exciting.

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In the hobby since 2001, and has seen all kinds of fads come and go. As he gets older, Jeff is developing more and more of a conscience towards environmental concerns, especially towards reefs. Currently, he writes from Ontario, Canada, but would rather be snorkeling on a reef.