Loading ...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.
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.