In the following pages you will find a selection of articles that
have appeared in recent issues of the OFI Journal. Over a period of
time these pages will develop into a valuable database of information
for the industry.
Please select an article from the table below:
THE OFI CODE OF CONDUCT
OFI Secretary General Alex Ploeg discusses the influence f animal
welfare campaigns on our industry, the influence of emotions in the
development of legislation and how to deal with it in our industry.
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CHINA AND THE ORNAMENTAL AQUATIC INDUSTRY
OFI
Secretary General Dr. Alex Ploeg discusses the relationships between
companies worldwide, that are active in the Ornamental Aquatic
Industry, and their Chinese counterparts. The article is based on his
presentation at Aquaria China 2004.
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AQUARIA CHINA 2004: A GLIMPSE OF AN AWAKENING GIANT
OFI
Secretary General Dr. Alex Ploeg reports: The organisers of Aquarama
currently uses their expertise and contacts to build up a similar event
in China as well. Organised in Guangzhou, one of the "hot spots" of the
Chinese ornamental aquatic industry, Aquaria China 2004 was a promising
start.
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MAN-MADE FISH: DOMESTICATED FISHES AND THEIR PLACE IN THE AQUATIC TRADE AND HOBBY
OFI
President Svein A. Fosså discusses the place of selective bred
varieties, hybrids, GMO's, artificially coloured fish, etc., in the
aquatic trade and hobby. Possible problem areas are pointed out and
recommendations are given. Originally presented as the Keynote Address
at Aquarama 2003.
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FROM OCEAN TO AQUARIA: THE TRADE IN MARINE ORNAMENTALS WORLDWIDE
Colette
Wabnitz, UNEP-WCMC, presents and analyses the most recent trade data
from the Global Marine Aquarium Database (GMAD). Possible impacts on
nature and populations are discussed, and conclusions and
recommendations are given. (4 page article).
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GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISMS IN THE AQUATIC TRADE?
OFI
Vice-Chairman Svein A. Fosså, discusses the complex and controversial
issue of GMO's and their implications for the ornamental aquatic
industry.
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THE GLOBAL MARINE AQUARIUM DATABASE - CALL TO THE INDUSTRY
Dr.
Ed Green, leader of the GMAD programme, outlines its aims and needs and
highlights its fundamental importance for the marine ornamental aquatic
industry. Read more |
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THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE AQUARIUM INDUSTRY IN MEXICO
Serafín
Almenara Roldán, Marine Biologist AZOO-Mexico, S.A. de C.V., reviews
some important aspects of the Mexican ornamental aquatic industry. Read more |
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QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAMMES FOR SINGAPORE
Loo
Jang Jing and Lim Lian Chuan, Freshwater Fisheries Centre, Agri-food
and Veterinary Authority, Singapore. This paper was presented by the
authors at the seminar: Serving you Better in the New Millennium, held
on 5 May, 2000, during Interzoo 2000, Nuernberg, Germany. Read more |
