Our colleagues at Earth justice have published the linked article on the Kona reef fish trade collected for the mainland pet trade. 

Although several lawsuits have blocked this trade responsible for killing millions of wild reef fish and harming fragile coral reef ecosystems in Hawaii.

Action continues to block the licenses for collectors.

Join us on Endangered Species Day May 20 with a live discussion and learn how you can take action to keep wild fish in the wild.

Join cultural advocates, conservationists and the filmmakers of The Dark Hobby in a discussion on Hawai'i reef fish, sharks, cultural connection and actions to protect them. With "snorkel Bob" Wintner, Producer Director of The Dark Hobby, Paula Fouce, Kaimi Kaupiko, Teacher and Cultural Leader Miloli'i Village, Deron Verbeck, Photographer/Freediver I am Aquatic and David McGuire, Director Shark Stewards and Earth Island Institute.

Watch live on Facebook or rsvp for a live link to participate.

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