The Ornamental Fish Trade: Technical-Managerial and Legislative aspects

The Ornamental Fish Trade: Technical-Managerial and Legislative aspects

Production and Commerce of Ornamental Fish: technical-managerial and legislative aspects

Year of publication 2010

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 146 p.

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Book (series)

Series title GLOBEFISH Research Programme

Series number Vol. 102

Edition 1

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Synopsis (short abstract) The ornamental fish sector is a small but vital part of international fish trade. It contributes positively to rural development in many developing producing countries, and in the major markets for ornamental fish, the retail value is many times that of its trade value with a positive impact throughout the valuechain. The sector presents numerous challenges to operators, ranging from issues related to animal welfare and health to the protection of endangered species. Demand is linked to the heal th of the overall economy, adding to the cyclical nature of the industry. The report presents an overview of production, trade and markets for ornamental fish species. It provides extensive information on import regulations and requirements in major world markets.

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Pierluigi Monticini: THE ORNAMENTAL FISH TRADE. PRODUCTION AND COMMERCE OF ORNAMENTAL FISH: TECHNICAL-MANAGERIAL AND LEGISLATIVE ASPECTS. GLOBEFISH Research Programme, Vol. 102. Rome, FAO 2010. p. 134

Language English

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