Aquatic Suntiaal Bulletin of the Aquatic Consmtationnetwork - Volume 7, Number 4 - December 7992

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Biodiversity In Freshwater Ecosystems by Michael 9rnith Freshwaters are home to a tre- sity, that is, the number of species and species are able to adjust their mendous diversity of fish, amphibi- that can complete their life cycles in ranges to some degree in response ans, aquatic plants, invertebrates the ecosystems that also supply to changing climates or ecological and microorganisms. The Amazon fresh water. By this measure, conditions. But obligate freshwater River alone contains an estimated aquatic resources have suffered species are unable to cross the 3,000 species of fish - only 25 per- severe deterioration world-wide. In land barriers that separate river cent less than the total number of economically troubled regions, drainages into discrete units. mammals worldwide. And freshwa- freshwater biodiversity has been Freshwater species change their ter biodiversity is among the most depressed by as much as 100 per- distributions only with the relatively poorly known on Earth. Scientists cent. For example, all native fishes slow geological process of surface believe that Thailand may have as in the Valley of Mexico are extinct erosion and reconnection of drain- many as 1,000 species of freshwa- (Miller et al., 1989). A recent survey ages in new patterns. This has ter fish, but only some 475 have in Malaysia found fewerthan half of three impofiant consequences: actually been recorded. the 266 fish species previously Freshwater resources have also known. On the island of Singapore, l.Freshwater species must sur- been important to human society. 18 out of 53 species of freshwater vive climatic and ecological This is indicated by the degree to fish collecled in 1934 could not be changes in place; which the development ol civiliza- located in exhaustive searches tion has been guided by the distri- only 30 years later. In the south- 2.Freshwater biodiversity is bution of freshwater ecosystems. easlern United States, 40 to 50 per- usually highly localized, and In both the Old World and the New, cent of freshwater snail species are even small lake or stream sys- early cuhure was centred on fresh- now extinct or endangered due to tems can be expected to har- water habitats - Babylon between the impoundment and channeliza- bour unique, locally evolved the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers, tion of rivers. Even on a continental forms of life; and Egypt on the Nile, Rome on the scale, species loss can be very Tiber, the capital of the Aztecs built high. In North America, one third of 3.Freshwater biodiversity is on man-made islands in Lake the native lreshwater fish species high even in regions where the Tenochtitlan, Paris on the Seine, are extinct or endangered to some number of species at any given Kinshasha on the Zaire River. Al- degree. site is low. though groundwater supplies are Biodiversity in freshwater sys- important in localized areas, it is tems is distributed in a pattern that This latter property arises from freshwater habitats on the surface is fundamentally different from that the fact that the species tend to be - rivers, lakes, streams and wet- in marine orterrestrial systems. Or- different from one site to another, lands - that provide most of the ganisms on land or in the sea live leading to high totals when the sites world's water tor drinking, agricul- in media that are more or less con- are added together. Thus, even ture, sanitation and industry, as tinuous over extensive regions, arid regions tend to have high lev- well as huge quantities of fish and shellfish. These are the essenlial requirement for cultural and eco- nomic development. lronically, many of the rivers and lakes that nurtured human culture have been rendered serious threats to health and welfare as a result of pollution and other misuse. The quality of surface-water supplies can be estimated by refer- ring to the status of their biodiver-

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els of freshwater biodiversity, a ler biodiversity throughout the Aquatic consequence of the uniqueness of world (Barel et a1.,1985; Kornfield species in each isolated desert and Carpenter, 1984; Kottelat, Consentation , spring. 1 990; Whitten et al., 1 987; Williams Freshwater lakes are classical and Nowak, 1986). Netanrk examples of "habitat islands". In Other factors contributing to the Directors this case, the "islands" are bodies decline of freshwater ecosystems of water sunounded by expanses and their native biota are chemical Dennis Hough of land. Like islands in general, and thermal pollution, over-har- 3626 Glenwood Springs Dr., lakes tend to have high levels of vesting, and habitat modifications Kingwood, Texas 77345, USA endemism, and in ancient lakes such as dam construction and Tel: (713) 360-9549 such as the rift lakes of Africa or channelization (Williams al., Fax: (713) 360-0855 et Lake Baikal of Central Asia. levels 1989). These factors have affected of biodiversity can be spectacular. biodiversity to different degrees in Rob Huntley With hundreds of species and lev- the developed and less-developed 540 Rooseveh Avenue, Ottawa, els of endemism exceeding 90%, parts of the world. ln Europe and Ontario, Canada KzA1ZB the East African lakes harbour North America, pollution, acidifica- Tel:(613) 7n-4670 some of the greatest concentra- tion and the physical modification Fax: (613) 729-5613 tions of endemic species on earth. of streams have had the greatest Unfortunately, lakes are like is- impact. In much of Latin America Shawn Prescott lands in other ways too: they sufler and Africa, over-harvesting and the Red Sea Fish pHarm Ltd., high rates of extinction when habi- intrcduction of non-native species P.O. Box 4045, Eilat 88000, lsrael tat modification begins or when ex- relatively more important Tel:972-7-331307 are as otic species are introduced. lntro- agents of biodiversity loss. Fax:972-7-379340 duction of non-native species is as- Programs to protect freshwater Advisory Directors sociated with depletion of biodiver- biodiversity have lagged far behind sity and collapse of major fisheries the programs that are directed to- Chris Andrews in such lakes as Lake Chapala ol ward the terrestrial biota. In some National Aquarium in Baltimore Mexico, Lake Gatun of Panama, cases, protected areas have been Eugene Balon Lake Victoria of Africa. and the established that include lakes or Institute of lchthyology Great lakes of North America smallportions of watersheds. How- University of Guelph (Courtenay and Stauffer, 1984; ever, rivers and streams, having a Heiko Bleher Miller et al., 1989;Oguto-Ohwayo, predominantly linear character, Aquarium Rio, Germany 1990). Regrettably, the introduc- cannot be adequately incorporated AlCastro tion of non-native plants and ani- into protected areas. A few pro- formerly with the mals is still oflen sanctioned or programs, such as the Wild and Scenic Steinhart Aquarium moted by national or international Rivers Act in the United States, Bruce Gebhardt organizations, even though it has take into account the uni-dimen- North American had disastrous effects on freshwa- sional character of streams. h.rt Native Fishes Association Nelson Herwig Houston Zoo AQtHnC SURVWAL Ken tazara American Museum of Bulletin of the Aquatic Con*rvationNelwork NaturalHistory Paul Loiselle International Standard Serial Number - ISSN 1188-553X New York Aquarium Gene Lucas Published quarterly (March, June, September and December) by The Biology Department Aquatic Conservation Network, lnc., 540 Roosevelt Avenue, Ottawa, Drake University Ontario, Canada KzA 128. Attn: Robert V. Huntley, Editor. Telephone: Gordon Reid (613) 729-4670; Fax: (613) 729-5613; CompuServe - 71022,3537; tn- North of England ternet - [email protected]. Upcoming deadlines for submissions are Zoological Society February 19, 1993, May21, 1993 and August 20, 1993. Tony Ribbink JLB Smith Institute of lchthyology Unless othenrise indicated, articles can be reprinted wilhout permission Daniel Richardson provided that such use is not for financial gain and appropriate credit is Federation of American given to the author and to Aquatic Survival. Aquarium Societies Craig Watson The views expressed in published material are lhose of the individual Florida Cooperative author and do not necessarily reflect those of the Aquatic Conservation Extension Service Network.

2 Aquatic Survival Volume 1, Number 4 Aqu arists D e dic ate il to the Pr esertt ation of Aq uatic Life they have been applied on a very Miller, R.R., J.D. Williams and J.E. Willhms. fish and wildlife of the Unibd Stabs and '1989. of North American fishes Canada. In L. Kaufman and K. MalbrY limited Extinctions basis. during the past cenhiry. Fisheries 14(6):22- (eds.), The Last Extinction. MIT Press, Cam- The primary method of protect- 38. bridge, Massachusetts. pp. 1 07-140. ing freshwater biodiversity has been to designate particular spe- Oguo-Ohwayo, R. 1990. The declineol fte Dr. Michael Smith can be oon- native fishes of lakes Vicbria and Kyoga cies as threatened or endangered, (East Africa) and the impact of introduced tacted at the Center for ltrllarine making them subject to national re- species, especially he Nile perch, Irlies Conservation, 1725 DeSales covery programs or international niloticus, and the Nile tilapia, Oreochrcmis Street, NW, Washington, DC protection. Unfortunately, this ap- nibficus. Environmental Biology of Fishes ax)36, u.S.A. proach is failing. In the United 27:81-96. States, for example, no aquatic Whitten, A.J., K.D. Bishop, S.V. Nash and L. A similar version of Dr. Smith's pa- species has ever been removed Clayton. 1 987. One or more extinctions from per was previously published as: Su lawesi, Indonesia? Conservaton Bology f rom the government's endangered Anonymous. 1992. Biodiversity in species list as a resuh of imProve- 1t42-48. freshwater ecosystems. ln: Global ment in its conservation status, but Williams J.E., J.E, Johnson, D.A. Henddck- Biodiversity Strategy. World Re- several have been removed due to son. S. Contreras-BaHeras, J.D. Williams, sources lnstitute, World Conserua- extinction. Recovery Plans have M. Navano-Mendoza, D.E. McAllister, and tion Union and United Nations En- J.E. Deacon. 1989. Fishes of North Amer- pp. been developedforonly 56%of the ica: endangered, hreatened or of special viro nment Programme, 244 freshwater fishes recognized as con@rn: 1989. Fisheries 14(61.'2-N. endangered by the United States government. Wlliams, J.D., and R.M. Nowak. 1986. Van- own backyard: extinct Because slreams are so highly ishing species in our linear, they lrequently pass through we hopethe next issue will be Pub- more than one political jurisdiction. Letters lished in early 1992. In many cases, the streams lhem- We have a quarterly newspaper selves constilute political bounda- Sherkin lsland Marine Station Sherkin Comment, which is a 32 The Danube, for example, ries. Sherkin lsland Marine Station is page tabloid in colour. This has a borders upon several crosses or privately run by my family and my- printing of 32,000 copies and is dis- nations. Consequenlly, European self. We receive no state funding tributed, in the main, to schools, the management ol riverine biodi- for our research and so have to find politicians, business executives versity is often subject to political every penny we need. The marine and civilservants. that are extraneous considerations station is stafled by young, well- Red Tide Newsletter is a issues. Adequate Our to biological qualified, volunteer biologists for quarterly publication which is on many the management of of some I months of the year. Nor- subscription and is distributed world's important rivers will require mally we have 12-15 at any one worldwide. We exchange with over integrated international pro- well time. 150 institutions worldwide. I won- grams which have, to date, been The major research work at the der il you would be interested in slow in developing. Station includes a Rocky Shore setting up an excharge for our monitoring programme introduced quarterly Red Tide Newsletter for Literature Cited in 1975 and still ongoing, taking in your "Aquatic Survival". 60 sites in the area. The plankton Barel, C.N.D., R. Dorit, P.H. Greenwood et place al. 1985. Destruction of fisheries in Africa's survey is in since 1978. Other Yours sincerely, lakes. Nature 315:19-20. surveys include plants, insects, Matt Murphy, Director butterflies, moths, otters and birds. Sherkin lsland Marine Station and J. Staufbr. '1984. Dis- Courbnay, W.R. We have a library which we are Sherkin lsland, Co. Cod< tribution, Bology and Management of Exotic proud . Fishes. John Hopkins Univ. Press, Balti- very of Much of the material lreland is sent to us by people worldwide. Without this help we just could not AGN Objectives Kornfield, 1., and K.E. Carpenter. 1984. have such an updated reference Having browsed through the Cyprinids of Lake Lanm, Philippines: taxonomic validity, evolutionary rates and spe- library for those working here. Aquatic Survival issues you sent ciation scenarios. In A.A. Echelle and l. Our reprint collection is now over me, please allow me to give a lev Kornfieb (eds.), Evolution of Fish Species 40,000 items. Books, journals and comments. of Maine Press, Orono, Flocks. University reports are over 30,000. planned activities sug- Maire. pp. 69-84. Currently Our publications include our an- gest that the ACN objectives will Kotblat, M. 1990. Synopsis of the endan- nual conlerence proceedings and focus on captive propagation (pres- gered Bun tin gi (Ostei cftthyes : Adri an ichth y- other special conf erence/workshop ervation "ex situ") and, perhaps, on kJae and Oryziidre) of Lake Poso, Central results. We have a Bulletin series gathering Sulawesi, lndonesia, with a new reproduc- life history data often tive guild and descriptions of hree species. and sadly at present, due lo finan- badly needed by environmental lchthyological Exploration of Freshwaters cial restraints. our Journal of Sher- conservationists (obtained by ob- 1(1):49$7. kin lsland is in abeyance. However, servation of aquarium stock). Re- gardless of this really enormous

December 1992 Aquatic Survival 3 Aquarists Dedicated to the Presentation of Aquatic Life task, I would like to recommend the guess: many of those hobbyists mas, Hipprcampus, Centrophyge, addition of further objectives! interested in wild stock will be Turfu, Caulerpa, Brachionus ard ready to spend (much) more Arcatia. As muhiple files are ob- 1. lt is a comrpnplace that rnoney on specimens lrom such tained on the same species, and every penny invested in a con- sustainable rainforest utilisation families, composite profiles can be servation effort in the field (rn projects. Members lrom the assembled. This information wouH sfu) is very likely to save many aquarium trade - give it a try! serve to eliminate the trial and error dollars to be spent on captive approach. lt is also thought that efforts. Of course, field projects Kai-Erik Witte observations from different should be initiated, managed, Institute of Limnology sources might help to give a more and evaluated by the IUCN or University of Constance complete picture. cooperating local environmen- P.O. Box 5560 Much of the information assem- talist groups. Nevertheless, I W-7750 Konstanz bled on "omamentals" has come suppose that the ACN could Germany about by the etforts of "non-creden- easily gain access to aquarium tialed" hobbyists. lt is hoped that journals (and the like) through- the scientific community can be- out the world. lt should pose The Brceder's Registry come more integrated in the "ma- little problem to launch "Urgent rine hobby". Funding for study on (Aquatic) Conservation Ac- ornamentals seems to be very lim- tions" comparable to the activi- by Stanley Brown ited and of a low priority. ties of amnesty international The longevity of the marine (Al)! These actions could in- The Breede/s Registry is di- aquarium hobby can only come clude calls for letters to influ- rected entirely at marine organ- about by industry involvement and ence or promote current deci- isms. The objectives are: so far, Aquarium Systems and sions ol govemments, or fun- Mardel Laboratories have both ex- draising for specilic conserva- o To encourage closed system pressed interest in the Breeder's tion proiects. captive breeding of marine or- Registry. ganrsms. The Registry has been fortunate 2. Another point is that many o to receive continued exposure as a conservation efforts in the trop- To create a cenlralized informa- resuh of my writings for Marine Fish ics will only succeed if the in- tion source lor methods and Monthly, as well as an article that techniques digenous (or local) human being employed as has been published in 6 major so- population is able to gain some well as observations concerning ciety newsletters, including the Ma- profit, too. Obviously, aquarium the spawning habits and rearing rine Aquarium Society of North lishes are a resource which ol larvae of specific species. America (l am a member of their could be sustainable if overex- o Breede/s Committee). ploitation can be prevented To develop a registry for active The first issue of the Registry's (e.9. local monopolies in pro- breeders to acquire and ex- newsletter is set for release in early tected and monitored areas). I change brood stock and in- January. Joyce Wilkerson of Ches- crease gene pools. ter, Virginia, has been of great as- sistance in bringing the newsletter All ol this is designed to limit into reality. JOIN NOW! demands on wild stock. Currently Interested people should write to Annual membership legislation has been enacted to the address below for more infor- is (Ganadian U.S.) limit and eliminate $25.@ or collection in cer- mation and a questionnaire. At pre- tain areas. Pressure from environ- sent there is no fee participate groups to in mental continues. This the Breeder's Registry except for Aquatic globalconcern a is nol unwaranted. request for two SSAE (stamped Collection methods Conserztation involving cya- and self addressed envelopes) nide have resulted in the destruc- from each participant. Network lion of reef environments, especially in the Philippines. Interna- Contact: Stanley Brown, tional laws are difficult to enact. lf StO Rooseveh Avenue Breeder's Registry, 2645 Point demands on wild stocks can be Ontario Reyes Way, Sacramento, Califor- Otawa, lessened by captive breeding Canada K2A1ZB ef- nia 95826, U.S.A. CompuServe: forts, this would resuft in less ml- 72630,2247. lecting, including collection by cya- Tef: (613) 729{670 nide and other drugs/chemicals. Fax: (613) 729€613 As information is collected. it is Com pu Se rve : 7 1 O22,3537 enlered into a database. Genera I nternet : rob@pi netree.org currently represented in the database include Amphiprion, Gobioso-

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- C.loiselli great step fonruard towards global CichlasomaStudy - C.longimanus networking. With CompuServe's Group - C. macracanthum vast network and access to other - C. maculicauda global Electronic Mail networks, by Patrick A. Tosie, Sr. - C. managuense ACN and FISHNET have opened - C. meeki up a new realm in communications. The Cichlasoma Study Group is - C. melanurus The two online message cen- a group of serious hobbyists inter- - C. nebuliferum tres include: ested exclusively in the species of - C. nicaraguense fish commonly assigned to the ge- - C. nigrofasciatum a public message centre shared nus Cichlasoma. We are interested - C. octofasciatum by the ACN and the CMDB Pro- in the study, identification, breed- - C. panamense ject (FISHNET's Captive Main- ing, maintenance, importation, dis- - C. pasionis lenance Data Base); and tribution, and enjoyment of the spe- - C. pearsei a privale message centre with cies of the genus Cichlasoma. - C. regani ACN member access only and We offer a quarterly publication, - C. robertsoni for business related matters. CICHLASOMA POWER!, that has - C. rostratum various articles by members, as - C. sajica The shared ACN/CMDB Library well as sell-want-trade ads, infor- - C. salvini contains back issues of the ACN mation, photos, book offers, ques- - C. septemfasciatum Bulletin "Aquatic Survival", lhe tion and answercolumns and much - C. severum fishes section of the IUCN Red List more. We also have a species - C. spectabile of Threatened Animals, transcripts maintenance program, and several - C. spilurum of online discussions from the mes- members make regular collecting - C. spinosissimum sage centres, and other documents trips. Ot the over 100 species of - C. steindachneri pertaining to aquatic conservation identified Cichlasoma, our species - C. synspilum (as well as the CMDB files). maintenance program has re- - C. taenia FISHNET has developed a corded 6,4 species: - C. temporale weekly mailing list of transcripts of - C. tetracanthus online discussions from both the - C. alfari - C. trimaculatus public and private message cen- - C. amazorum - C. umbriferum tres (the latter is sent to ACN mem- - C. appendiculatum - C. urophthalmus bers only). For those without ac- - C. aureum cess to compuserve, but with ac- - C. bartoni Dues are only $12.00 (U.S. and cess to some form of Electronic - C. beani Canada) or $15.00 (overseas) per Mail, you can possibly be added to - C. bifasciatum year. Send your name, address the distribution list. You may also - C. breidhoi and phone number lo the member- participate in the discussions by - C. bulleri ship chairman along with your sendirq your correspondence to - C. carpinte check or money order (in U.S. the FISHNET liaison. Your mes- - C. centrarchus funds, please) payable to the Crbh- sages will be added to the online - C. citrinellum lasoma Study Group. discussion as they are received. - C. aeruleus lf you wish to take part in the - C. cyanoguttatum Gontact: Patrick A. Tosie, Sr., Electronic Discussions, send a re- - C. dovii Membership Chairman, 1813 quest to the FISHNET liaison via - C. ellioti Locks MillDr., Fenton, Mo.,63026- one of the addresses below. - C. fenestratum 2662, U.S.A. Tel: (314) 225-7625 Please mention what Electronic - C. fenestratum "pink" (eve.) or (314) 821-6700 (days), Network you have access to. - C. festae Fax:(314) 821-6705. These are known to be compatible - C. friedrichsthalii netwod

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Freshwater Fishes Mid-year FFTAG Meeting lution and global warming. National and inlernational legal obstacles to Taxon Advisory Group - A mid-year meeting of the Fresh- proteclion will be examined. Finally FFTAG water Fishes Taxon Advisory there will be representations from Group has been scheduled during conservation bodies and govem- the Third International Aquarium ment. The symposium should be A petition has been drafted to Congress, April 25 - 29, 1993, in published by the Academy within form a Freshwater Fishes Taxon Boston. The regular annual FFTAG the next year. Advisory Group (FFTAG) under the meeting will be held during the For information contact Dr. Jul- auspices of the American Associa- AMPA National Conference, Sep- ian D. Reynolds, Senior Lecturer in of Zoological Parks and tion tember 1993, in Omaha. An- Biology, Department of Zoology, Aquariums (AAZPA). The forma- nouncements concerning these Trinity College, University of Dub- tion of the TAG has been requested two conferences appear elsewhere lin, Dublin 2, lreland. Tel: +353-1- by Mike Hutchins, Director of the in this issue. 7021 366. Fax: +353-1 -772694. AAZPA Conservation Center. The Subsequent developments re- petitioners are Paul V. Loiselle, garding the FFTAG petition will be New York Aquarium and Douglas reported in "Aquatic Survival". For Sea World Whale Warmolts, Columbus Zoo. The more immediate information re- Symposium document is in the final drafting garding the FFTAG, contact Doug stage and will likely be submitted to Warmolts, Curator, Johnson AMPA beforethe end of 1 992. The Aquatic Complex, Columbus Zoo, February An, 1993 fundamental purpose of the 9990 Riverside Dr., Box 400, Pow- San Diego, California FFTAG is to expedite communica- ell, Ohio,43065-0400, U.S.A. Tel: This symposium willinclude the tion between and coordinate hus- (614) 645-3446, Fax: (614) 645- latest findings of researchers and bandry activities arnongst AAZPA 3465. conservationists studying endan- institutions displaying freshwater gered whales and dolphins. Forfur- fish species, and to advise partici- ther information contact Robin pating institutions and the AAZPA Endemic Freshwater Lowder, Sea World Education De- staff with regard to their manage- Fishes of the Northem partment, 1720 South Shores ment and conservation. Road, San Diego, CA 92109, The petition proposes a number Mediterranean Basin: U.S.A. Tel: (619) 226-3903; Fax: of TAG members plus a list of pro- Status, Taxonomy and (619) 226-3996. posed TAG advisors. SeveralACN Conseruation members and advisors appear on these two lists. In particular, with Studbook land SSP - respect to FFTAG liaison with the January 28 February 1,1993 Coordinator Training - hobby, TAG advisors include Rob This workshop will be held at Hunlley on behalf of the ACN and Station Biologique de la Tour du AAZPA Russ McAndrews, in his role as Valat in France. For more informa- American Cichlid Association Sec- tion see the article on the Tour du March 1&20,1993 retary and Species Maintenance Valat elsewhere in this issue. For furlher information or an ap- Chairperson. plication, contact Debra Boyster, The Conseruation of AAZPA Conservation Academy, FFTAG Fax Tree St. Louis Zoo, Forest Park, St. Aquatic Systems Louis, MO 63110, U.S.A. Tel: (314) Doug Warmofts has proposed to 781-0900, ext..207, establish a "Fax Tree" for Endan- February 18-19,1993 gered Fishes Breeding and Con- This public symposium is being servation Programs underthe aus- organised on behall of the Royal 3d International pices ol the FFTAG. The tree has lrish Academy in Dublin by Dr. Jul- Aquarium Congrcss been established to facilitate fast ian D. Reynolds of Trinity College, and informa- elficient circulation of University of Dublin. April2$,29, 1993 tion, brief articles, announcements, In this symposium, there will be The 3rd Intemational Aquadum inventory updates. As Fax and a study of the problems of both habi- Congress willbe held atthe Boston participant, Tree the ACN will re- tat and species conservation, with Park Plaza Hotel, Boston, Massa- faxes in ceive and tum fax this in- case-histories on the reasons and chusetts, U.S.A. formation along to a designated re- extent of threats to aquatic species The theme of this congress is ceiver. Relevant information will be such as otters, sea-trout, freshwa- AQUARIUM 2(Xl0: "THE NEXT made available to ACN members ter crayfish and pearl mussels. Ex- GENERATION". The Monday through "Aquatic Survival". perts will discuss the different moming general session will fea- threats to these systems, from in- ture invited presentations. Sub- ttoductions and exploitation to pol-

6 Aquatic Survival Volume 1, Number 4 Aquarists Dedicated to the Presentation of Aquatic Life sequent sessions will mingle tech- ies Society Early Life History Sec- 8784 (outside the Austin area); nical papers, case studies and tion Meeting. Fax:(512) 471-0U7. panel discussions. Nine symposia are planned as Plenary sessions are scheduled well as workshops, poster sessions for: and field trips. The symposia in- Aquarama'93 clude: - Advances in Biology/Animal June2$27,1993 Care; - BiologyoftheSnappers:Lutjani- Singaporc - Aquariums in the 21st Century, dae; Note: lnformation on Aquarama'93 The Next Generation; - Measures of Condition in Larval in the September issue of Aquatic - Freshwater Fish: Fishes; Suruivalwas incorrect. - Marine Fish; - Captive Biology of Elasmo- Aquarama'93 will be held at the - Aquaculture/Fish Culture; branchs; World Trade Centre in Singapore. - Conservation and Education. - Conservation and Genetics of Singapore was chosen as the site Salmon, Trout and Char; because the country is the regional For more information contact - Fish Ecology in South America; dislribution centre for f ish breeders, John H. Prescott, Congress Chair- - Biology of Feeding in Fishes, aquatic plant growers, importers man, New England Aquarium, Amphibians and Reptiles; and exporters. This is thethird time Central Wharf , Boston, Massachu- - Sexual Selection: What Has Aquarama has been staged and it setts 02210-3399, U.S.A. Tel: Been Learned From Ec- has established itself as an interna- (617) 973-s200. totherms; tionalindustry event. lt is expecled - Lizard Ecology: The Third Gen- to be 1 1/2 times larger than last eration;and year with 40/" lor,al distributors and Advances in - Sceloporus: A Model System 60% foreign distributors displaying Mariculturc: products ranging from rare and un- Techniques and Futurc Field trips include: usual strains of freshwater and marine aquarium fishes to new fish Dircctions for Prcviding - FreshwaterFishes-SanMarcos foods and other accessories. Last Marine Organisms for River headwaters: year almost 30,000 visitors at- - Marine Fishes - Port Aransas tended the event. Biological Research and/or Gulf of Mexico; - Amphibians and Reptiles - May 1G29,1993 Austin and San Marcos; Conference This is a course which combines - Anuran Amphibians - Bastrop Besides the exhibition, an ir:tel_ intensive laboratory training with State Park; lectual gathering of scientists, re- reviews of basic principles relevant - Balcones Canyonlands Birding searchers and prominent person- to culture/maintenance of marine Trip. alities in the fish industry will dis- organisms. For information mntact cuss possible solutions to varied Dorianne Chrysler, Admissions The regular registration fee is and complex issues related to the Coordinator, Marine Biological US$90.00 if paid prior to April 1, ornamental fish industry. The con- Laboratory, Woods Hole, MA 1993 (special rates available for ference theme is "Global Per- 02543, U.S.A. Tel: (508)548-3705, students and spouses). Additional spectives of the Aquarium In- ext. 401. fees apply to special events such dustry - Present and Future". as the banquel, barbecue and field Speakers include world authorities trips. such as John Dawes, Shigeza American Society of Residence hall accommodation Kamihata, Heiko Bleher and pro- lchthyologists and is available including a compulsory fessionals from Singapore's institu- Herpetologists meal package. Off-campus accom- tions including Mr. Leslie Cheong modation is also available. fromthe Aquaculture Branch, Fish- There are a separate contact eries Division ol the Primary Pro- May 27 - 2, 1993 June persons for different aspects of the duction Department and Dr. Violet Texas University of at Austin conference (registration, acc,om- Phang lrom the National University The 73rd Annual Meeting of the modation, submitting abstracts, of Singapore's Department of Zool- American lchthyologists Society of symposia organizers, field trip or- ogy. (ASIH) and Herpetologists will be ganizers, etc.). For general infor- Topics include: held in conjunction with annual mation contactthe Thompson Con- meetings of The Herpetologists' ference Center, The University of New Market Opportunities: League, the American Elasmo- Texas at Austin, P.O. Box 7879, I nternational Perspectives branch Society and the Larval Fish Austin Texas 78713-7879, U.S.A. Conference American Fisher- and Tel: (512) 471-3121 or (800) 882- - Current Trends in the lnterna- tionalAquatic Trade;

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- The OrnamentalAquatic Indus- Health ManagemenU Packag- IUCN Red List - 1990 try in Singapore, SoulhAmerica, i ng/ Transportation/ Distribu- Malaysia, U.S.A. and Japan. tion The IUCN (World Conservation International Legislat.ion and : Heahh and Nutrition - Insepara- Union) has granted permission to the Aquatic Trade ble Factors in Fish Survival; the ACN to reproduce the fishes - New Method of Packing Fishes section of the 1990 Red List of - CITES and the Aquatic Trade; in the Petshop and Distribution Threatened Animals. The IUCN - The Effects ol Government Through MailOrder; holds the copyright to the Red List Quarantine Period on the - Ornamental Fish Vaccines - but permits reproduction of the data Aquatic Trade; Prospects and Challenges for for non-commercial purposes. A - European Legislation - the Sin- the Future: copy will be provided to allcurrent gle Market and lts Etfect on - The Heahh of Fish in Transit - and new members of ACN upon Member and Non-Member Latest and Best Packing Meth- request. To receive a copy, please States; ods for Intercontinental Ship- contact Rob Huntley, ACN, 540 - Regulations and Restrictions in pers. Roosevelt Avenue, Ottawa, On- the United States; tario, CanadaKZA 128. Non-mem- - Survey ol the lmport and Export Contact in Asia and America: Mr. bers please send $4.00 (Canadian Aquatic Trade in Europe with a John Neo, Expoconsult Interna- or U.S. Currency) to @ver costs. View to Prevenl the Threats of tional Exhibitions and Confer- The next publication of the IUCN Internalional Bureaucratic Leg- ences, 464 Horne Road, Singa- Red List is anticipated in 1993. lt is islative Disasters. pore 0820. Tel:(65) 8%)273;Fax: hoped that the ACN will be given (65) 2999782. similar rights to reproduce relevant Conservation and the Aquatic portions of the next edition. Trade Contact in Europe: Ms. Nadia The list has also been uploaded Adrian, Expoconsult Netherlands, tothe ACN's electronic library in the - Global Problems, Opportunities, Industrieweg 54, P.O. Box 200, ACN/CMDB Library section of Solutions and Worldwide Per- 3600, AE Maarsen, Netherlands. FISHNET's Aquatic Data Center spective of Aqualic Habitats; Tel: 3465-73777; Fax: 3465- (see article on FISHNET elsewhere - Cooperative Captive Breeding 50372. in this issue). Look lor F|LEOS.TXT. and Conservation Projects Be- Users of this list are requested to tween Aquarists and the Scien- provide feedback, including com- tific Community; AAZPA Annual ments, further information, and - Ranching of Coral Fishes ard Conference suggestions for additions to (or de- Marine Ornamentals; letions from)the list. Any significant - Conservation and the Aquatic changes which are proposed 12-16, 1993 Trade in SriLanka; September MUST be accompanied by data or Omaha, Nebraska - Produdion of New Varieties of well-substantiated opinions. Feed- The AMPA Annual Conference Aquatic Plants by Tissue Culture back should be provided to: program olfers zoo and aquarium as a Conservation Tool. professionals pre- an opportunity to World Conservation Monitoring sent ideas Genetics, Breeding, Biodiver- challenging and share Centre valuable information sity and Nutrition with dele- 219, Huntingdon Road gates from world. The around the Cambridge CB3 ODL program is organized around mod- - Ornamental Fish Genetics - U.K. erated, 90-minute general and con- Challenges, Complications and Tel:(0223) 277314 Possibilities; current sessions. Poster displays Telex: 817036SCMUG willalso present. Proposals - Review of Ornamental Fish Di- be will Fax: (0223) 277136 March ets - Theoretical Considerations be accepted until 31, 1993 and Practical Applications; and should be directed to Paul For information regarding the Grayson, Chairman, AAZPA Con- - What's New in Breeding and Hy- purchase ol the publication "1990 ference Program bridising of Goldfish and Koi; Committee, Indi- IUCN Red List of Threatened Ani- anapolis Zoo,1200 West Washing- - Review of Latest Breeding mals" or for a free copy of the com- Indianapolis, Techniques as Applied to Orna- ton Street, lN 46222, plete catalogue of other IUCN Con- (317) mentalAquaculture in the U.S.; U.S.A. Tel: 630-2054; Fax: servation Library publications, (317) general - Frozen Assets - Development 630-5153. For con- please write to the World Conser- and Production of Deep Frozen lerence information, contact Randy vation Monitoring Centre. Foods (Advantages & Disad- Wisthoff, Omaha's Henry Doorly vantages, Problems & Possibili- Zoo, 370'l South 1Oth Street, ties). Omaha, NE 68107, U.S.A. Tel: (402) 733-8401.

~~8 Aquatic Survival Volume 1, Number4 AquaristsDedicated to the Presentation of AquaticLife~~

Portuguese Aquarist Association Summary of Research Relative to the Conseruation of Thrcatened Frcshwater Fish of the lberic Peninsula submittd by Rui A.G. Sousa The Portuguese Aquarist Asso- known to these agencies and to external biology of a fish and ciation (Associacao Poduguesa de obtain support for the work in also showing the three types of Aquariofilos)or APA, was founded the field done by associations natural habitat representative of in 1984 and is a member of the and their members. our ichthyological species. lberic Federation of Aquarist Socie- ties (Federacao lberica das So- (f)To survey and classifyplaces Second Stage: ciedades Aquariofilas) or FISA. and species which are consid- This overview of the APA's conser- ered to be most in need of inter- (a) ldentification of the zones of vation activities is organized as vention. To study and sub- natural habitat of species con. several short summaries of much sequently develop proper pro- sidered as "in high risk of extinc- larger reports which were pre- tection conditions with the help tion": sented by the APA at annual meet- of official and private agencies; ings of FISA. (b) Study ofthe zones of natural (g) To create mechanisms habitat and classification of the provide of the environment (equi- 1988 APA Report to FISA which for the control of state exchanges and sales of speci- librium, degradation); In 1988, atthe3rd Meetingof the mens by aquarists, which forbid lberic Federation of Aquarist Socie- the capture of lish from their (c) Collecting ol specimens to ties, the APA presented a commu- natural habitat by other than try their captive breeding and nication entitled "The Development designated members of reproduction; and Practice of Aquariophily with aquarist associations (namely Freshwater Species from the lberic the ones from the research (d) Providing of aquariums at Peninsula (Portugal/Spain)". The groups), and the transfer of any the headquarters ol the main objectives were: money obtained to the depart- aquarists associations with all ments of study and research of the material needed for the re- (a) To propagate lberic fresh- the associations. production, conservation, and water species within aquarist captive breeding of the species associations; 1989 APA Report to FISA that will be studied in this programme; (b) To create within the lberic ln 1989, at the 4th Meeting of the aquarist societies, research lberic Federation ol Aquarist Socie- (e) Contacts with official organi- groups forthe purpose of study, ties, the APA presented a commu- zations of conservation of envi- captive breeding and conserva- nication concerning the initiatives ronment and natural reserves tion of endangered fish species; to include in the project written lor the delimitation of probable above: places to introduce those spe- (c) To share information on the cies, preserving them in places aquarium maintenance of those First Stage: of limited access; endangered species between aquarists and the lberic Federa- (a) Publication of a poster about (f) Submission of proposals to tion of Aquarist Societies. threatened species that can be - the appropriate official entities conserved and preserved in for the protection of the delim- (d) To create safe and simple aquariology; ited zones and its classification ways for the exchange of spe- as potential places for the cies (especially reproducing (b) Creation of a symbolto iden- breeding and "spawning area" pairs, but also single speci- tify the campaign, which willbe for the. ichthyological species in mens); called "Aquariology: Study, this research. Reproduce, Protect"; (e) To establish contacts with official entities, laboratories of (c) Creation of a crachat with the (continued on the next page) aquatic biology and other or- symbol of the campaign; ganizations involved with the conservation of the aqualic en- (d) Publication of a poster about vironment. To make this plan the anatomy, the internal and December 1992 Aquatic Survival 9 Aquarists Dedicated to the Presentation of Aquatic Life lchthyological Species Pro- At this same meeting, the APA - Localizationot Fundulus hetero- posed For Research, And Con- presented a proposalforthe forma- clitusin the south of Portugal; sidercd At High Risk Of Extinc- tion ol a Centre of Studies and - Localizalion ol Chamaleo tion In The lberic Peninsula lchthyological/Aquarist Re- chamaleon on the island of Ta- search (Centro de Estudo e Pes- vira/Portugal; Family: Cyprinidae quisa lctiologica e Aquariologica - Research and localization of ich- Scientific Name: Rutilus arcasi (cEPrA)). lhyological species threatened macrolepidotus The "Centre of Studies and lc- aM alrnost extinct in the South Gomment: Endemic species in the thyologicaUAquarist Research" is a of Portugal - Algarve - Castro littoral centre of Portugal. philanthropic organization with no Marim;and profilable aims, working on a na- - Research and localization of ich- Family: Cyprinidae tional and lberic level. lhyological and herpetological Scientific Name: Anaecypris his- Objectives of the C EPIA i nclude: species and aquatic plants of panicus freshwater and salted water in Comment: Endemic species from - study, investigation, and scien- St. Michael's lsland - Azores - lberic Peninsula at the south/cen- tific research of ichthyological Portugal. ter, found next to the Guadiana species from internal and littoral River. waters; 1991 APA Report to FISA - the conservation and protection Family: Gasterosteidae of subaquatic specimens ard In 1991, during the 6th Meeting Scientific Name: Gasterosteus their natural wib habitats; of the lberic Federation of Aquarist aculeatus - the conservation and reproduc- Societies, the APA presented a re- Comment: Found along the west tion of ichthyological species at port of scientific research con- littoral and south of Portugal and risk of extinction; ducted by the APA in the Natural along the littoral north and south of - the scientilic research in the Reserve of Sapalof Castro Marim/ Spain. area of aquariology and its de- Algarve/ Portugal. The text which velopment and growth forappro- follows is only the intrcduction of Family: Blenniidae priate contributions by hobbyists that study and a list of the ichthy- Scientific Name: Blennius fluvia- and trade. ological and herpetological species tilis localized. The ofiicial report con- Comment: Localization in the litto- The main aims are: tained 20 pages of texUreport, @ ral south zone of Portugal and photos, 50 slides, and one video (of Spain. - to serve as a liaison with official 3 hours) of habitaV species/ initia- entities lrom the governmenl, tives of work, 10 maps, and 5 sta- Family: Cyprinodontidae associations, cenlres of environ- tistical pictures. Scientific Name: Aphanius iberus ment defense, centres of ichthy- As part of its campaign "Aquari- Comment: Endemic species lrom ological research, aquarist re- ology: Study, Reprcduce, Protect", the lberic Peninsula in restricted search groups, and with public APA is developing a localization of areas of the littoral south of Portu- and private aquariums; the aquatic species lrom the Natu- gal and littoral south of Spain (next - to promote the conservation, ral Reserve of Sapal of Castro to the Portugal/ Spain border in the protection and research of na- Marim and Vila Realde St. Antonio zone ol Valencia). tive ichthyological species and to find in this zone species consid- their wild natural habitat in Por- ered to be at high risk of extinction Family: Cyprinodontidae tugal, lberic Peninsula, Azores, in the south of the Peninsula Scientific Name: Valencia his- and Madeira; lberica. This research is made in panica - toget involvedincasesorissues connection with the National Serv- Comment: endemic species lrom at an international level that are ice ol Pa*s, Reserves and Nature the littoral south of Spain, and zone somehow related tothe action of Conservation through the Natural of Valencia. this organization. Reserve of Sapalol Castro Marim and Vila Real de St. Antonio, as 19s) APA Report to FISA The Portuguese Aquarist Asso- well as state and private organiza- ciation, through its research groups tions related to aquariology and en- In 1990, at the 5th Meeting of the in the areas of aquariology & ich- vironment. lberic Federation of Aquarist Socie- lhyology and aquaterrariology & Tasks done at the place of the presented ties, the APA a list of the herpetology has to date accom- research in the Natural Reserve of species which will be the APA tar- plished the following: Sepal of Castro Marim and Vila get group. Also presented was a list Realde St. Antonio: of the research work already done, - Localization of the herpetological species of municipalily the research nearing completion, the ol (1) Localization of the ichthy- Alenquer; and proposed future research ological species considered Locafizationol at within the responsibility of the APA. - Cambarus affinis risk of extinction; in the municipality of Aviz;

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- to define precisely the present ls the ecosystem approach bei- range of these fish species and ter than the single species ap- Parl2:The systematics of north' their abundance; proach (recovery plan) to preserve ern Mediterranean endemic lish - to assess the main charac- these fishes? ls captive breeding a species. teristics of their habitat; solution to apply for the reintroduc- - to evaluate the Present or the tion and/or the recovery of the . Why so many endemic fish spe- potential threats; and threatened endemic fish species? cies can befound inthe Mediter- - to evaluate the feasibility of an What kind of practical measures ranean region? - A. Wheeler action plan lor the conservation could be taken in order to improve (u.K.) of these species. the status of these fish species? To . Speciation on the genus Babus identify the endemic species which in the north Meditenanean ba- Phase 3: To write and imple- need quick action to be imple- sin: recent advances from bio- ment action plans for the con- mented in phase 2 and 3. chemical genetics. - P. Benebi servation of these endemic fish (France) species. 4. Establishment of a data base . Monogenean host specificity: as at Tour du Valat on the endemic a biological and taxonomic indi- fish species of the ltllediterra- cator for fish. - A. Lambert Phase 1 nean basin. (France) & S. El Gharbi (Mo- The lirst phase of the project has rocco) been further outlined as follows: Each national collaborator will . How to solve taxonomic prob- be asked to send to Tour du Valat lems of endemic freshwater 1. Census of the endemic fish photocopies or reprints ol all the fishes of the Meditenanean re- species within the northern relerences cited concerning their gion? - P. Berrebi (France), l. Mediterranean basin. endemic fish species (a translation Doadrio (Spain) & B. Elvira ol the title and of the summary will (Spain) a) In each country a review will be required when there is none in be written. This willinclude spe- English or French). Allthese docu- Part 3: The conservation of en- cies as well as subspecies and ments will be deposited in the li- demic fish species already extinct species. brary of Tour du Valat, registered on computer and then will be avail- . The conservation ol fish: past b) A questionnaire on each enable to anybody. and present experience - P.S. demic fish species will be com- Maitland (U.K.) pleted in order to get a general Workshop . Conservation of freshwater assessment of this group of fish fishes of Calitornia, a Meditena- in the northern Mediterranean A workshop will be held at Sta- nean type region: a review - P.B. region. tion Biologique de la Tour du Valat Moyle (U.S.A.) from January 28 to February 1, . Legal aspects of the conserva- 2. Evaluation of the systematics 1993. The title of the workshop is tion ol fish in the northern Medit- of these endemic species and Endemic Freshwater Fishes ol erranean region. - S. Biber (Swit- list of the species for which dis- the Northern Mediterranean Ba- zerland) agreements exist. sin: Status, Taxonomy and Con- . Are introduced fish a threat for servation and will resuh in a Spe- freshwater endemic fish species Many species or subspecies de- cial lssue of Biological Conserua- in northem Mediterranean ba- scribed in the northern Mediterra- fibn, with A.J. Crivelliand P.S. Mait- sin? - A.J. Crivelli (France) nean wetlands remain question- land as guest editors. o ls captive breeding an etfective able. A group of experts in the field The tentative agenda is as fol- solution lor the preservation ol of taxonomy will meet for two to lows: endemic fish species? - J.-C. three days and will establish a list Philippart (Belgium) of these species. At the same time Part 1: The status of endemic . Translocation as a tool in con- they will discuss which tools, fish species serving imperiled fishes: experi- means and methods should be ences in southwestem United used to finalize the taxonomy ol Portugal- C. Almaca States. - W.L. Minckley (U.S.A.) these questionable species. They Spain - B. Elvira o Freshwater endemic fish con- willtinally recommend who should France - T. Changeux & D. Pont servation for the future in the carry out the study for each species Italy - P.G. Bianco Mediterranean region. and with which material. Slovenia - M. Povz Croatia - M. Mrakovcic Contact: Alain J. Crivelli, Scien- 3. Howto approach endemic lish Montenegro - D. Maric tific Director, Station Biologique species conservation? Albania - A. Flloko & N. Rakaj de la Tour du Valat, [c Sambuc, Greece - P.S. Economidis 132qt Arles, France. Tel: 9G97- Turkey - S. Balik 21 -7 5. Fax : 90-97-20-1 9.

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ACN at Columbus by Dennis Hough The ACN, along with other hob- the Columbus Zoo Aquarium is an pean fishes are threatened; Bel- byists and professional aquarists active partner in the Lake Victoria gium may lose up to 75% of ils and researchers, met in Columbus, Species Survival Plan (VSSP). In native fishes. The list goes on and Ohio, October 30 - November 2, 1989, the Aquarium received its on, but the point is made clear: 1992. The "Conference on Conser- first shipment of endemic mouth nowhere in the world are fishes vation Genetics and Evolutionary brooders. To date, over a dozen safe from the threat of extinction. Ecology, a Case Study of Cichlid species have been successlully Dr. Andrews includes alterations Fauna of Lake Victoria", asked that spawned and raised. The Aquar- to the natural environment as a most important question:What can ium is now involved in developing a main culprit -- development forthe be done to save our fishes? The "howto" manualon successful hus- human species is usually habitat international symposium was the bandry of fish species, including destruction for fish, pollution from joint effort of Ohio State University genetic diversity. agricuhure chemical runoffs, and and the Golumbus ZoologicalGar- For the hobbyists who may not on the industrial side, factory dens, with invaluable support from be aware, Lake Victoria is a dying waste. The "discrete" acid rain, aquarium and other companies, lake. Along with the dying lake are dams that block migration or flood the federal government, institu- the disappearing haplochromine the natural slreams, all contribute tions, and many people just likeyou species, probably 90% ol the 300+ to habitat degeneration or outright --- concerned citizens. hap cichlids are gone or threat- destruction. The introduction of Allthis work and support brought ened. Tys Goldschmidt of the alien species has had a devastat- together some of the biggest Zoologisch laboratorium, Leiden, ing effect, alongside over-exploila- names in fish conservation: Chris the Netherlands, said it best: "The tion by man. Andrews, Chairof the IUCN Fresh- main cause of this large extinction Over-exploitation versus subsis- water Fish Specialist Group; Russ event is predation by Nile perch tence fishing was discussed. Sub- McAndrews, New England Aquar- (Lates niloticus), an introduced sistence fishing has been around ium; Paul Loiselle, New York predator." With cichlids in retreat, for a very long time, but its impact Aquarium;Les Kaufman, and many most extraordinary changes have was minimal on wib fish popula- other individuals that space doesn't occurred on the lake. Speakers tions. Man and fish had learned to allow to note. dwelt on the fact that with the de- live in harmony. However, the rise Aqu atic Conservation Network's mise of the haplochromines, the of mechanized fishing technlques Rob Huntley and Dennis Hough ecological system is imbalanced. in the 1950's and 1960's saw the were in attendance representing So besides the beautiful aquarium- dramatic collapse ol fish stock (e.9. yourorganization. Forthe ACN, the size fishes being obliterated, Chilean and Peruvian anchoveta). conference was especially gratify- strange things are occurring in the Dr. Andrews says that while many ing. This gathering of world leaders lake itself. Scientists explained that aquarium fishes are now stock bred in fish conservation gave its "impri- the missing haps no longer devour and raised, significant other fresh- matur" lor ACN in particular, and mosquito and fly larvae, prawns water and nearly all marine fishes hobbyists' involvement in general. and benthic organisms. This has are wild-caught. The decline in There has been a growing belief on resulted in incredible, periodic these wiH fishes is being noticed the part of research scientists and swarms of flies and gigantic algae with calls for national and intema- professional aquarists that they blooms and vegetation growth in tional controls if not outright bans! cannot do the job alone. At this the lake. Even more discouraging conference il was recognized that if are the anaerobic conditions Animal Rights fish species are to survive in any throughout parts ol the lake. appreciable numbers, hobbyists Speakers such as Chris An- We were treated to the ethical and the general public will have to drews of the National Aquarium in evaluation of what fish conserva- get involved in meaningful ways. Baltimore, in his capacity as a tionists are doing. Professor Gary The scientists recognize this fact leader inthe IUCN Freshwater Fish Vamer of Texas A&M's Center for but they also recognize that close Specialist Group, talked on the Biotechrnlogy Policy and Ethics scrutiny and monitoring is a must. status of captive breeding pro- questioned the ethics of captive Which is what the ACN, ultimately, grams and their role in fish conser- breeding. The professor seemed to is allabout. vation. First, he made plain the distinguish between "animal rights" gravity of fish species decline --- which fish probably do not have, to Speakers fully 90% of Lake Victoria's 350 fish "animal welfare". Animal rights species are threatened; Calilornia don't apply to fish because they Doug Warmolts, one of the con- finds 57% of its 113 natives are in lack desires of the kind which would ference organizers, explained that serious condition; 50% of Euro- qualifythem for moral rights, hence

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"animal rights". lt is Professor credible population pressures now was a step in getting things moving Varner's belief and others believe and in the future, the "undeveloped from a "wet" perspective. A "master that in order for an animalto have world cannot be relied upon." The plan" was bantered about, and "rights", it must show that it has turbulent nature ol those parts of there were disossions on how to "desires". To show "desires", an the world will never allow their gov- secure short and long term funding animal must be capable of con- ernments lo sustain lish conserva- and endorsements for captive sciously aiming at a goal and "ad- tion. "People have to eat ... and in breeding by serious hobbyists and justing its behaviour in ways calcu- those countries, populations are organizations. Breeding programs lated lo achieve that goal." Most exploding ... governments have to were, of course, high on every scientists would say that fish are respond and not necessarily ... for ones' minds. Paul Loiselle threw incapable of this behaviour. That is the betterment of the endangered out the idea of Madagascar fishes not to say that "animal welfare" species, as we have all seen." as one group of fishes needing res- must not be taken into account. cue before extinction. Out of such Fish can "suffer". Therefore, their Captive Breeding discussions, ACN's Madagascar "welfare" must be a factor in captive Project Circular No. 1 is now being breeding. Fish need to be "handled So what are we to do? Despite prepared and distributed to per- with care" and pain should be kept the various points of view pre- sons with a recognized involve- to a minimum. Les Kaufman says sented at the conference, there is ment in research and conservation that we should comply with the let- only one working solution at pre- of Madagascar freshwater fishes. ter of animal welfare legislation sent. Captive breeding programs in Other suggestions were thrown out even if doing so was "pain". "Be- North America ard Europe, are along the lines of: cause doing so expresses compas- saving fish species. Yes, threat- sion for individual animals and le- ened and extinct in-the-wild fishes - a memorandum of under- gitimizes captive breeding in the are being saved, but on a minus- standing for private individuals eyes of the public." cule scale compared to the vast participating in sanctioned cap- numbers disappearing. And, they tive breeding programs for fishes The Africans are dying out in mass throughout threatened endangered ; the thid world (and the developed) - tund raising to help on-site initia- A majortheme of the conference with no full-scale habitat conserva- tives: was heretofore in the background. tion programs working as of yet. - ACN advedised plastic-bags lo What is the "African" role in pre- There was some discussion at the be distributed by participating serving Lake Victorian fishes. After conference on freezing the sperm and supporting stores; all, whose fishes are they? Richard and embryo, as with warm blooded - hobbyist participation in such re- Ogutu-Ohwayo of the Uganda vertebrates. The technology is just search as fecundity, inbreeding Freshwater Fisheries Research not here. While fish sperm can be and hybridization studies. Organization, and others ques- kept with some difficulty, eggs are tioned the North American and almost impossible to cryogenically New members signed up of the European captive breedirg pro- keep. Our only hope, so far, is a most valuable kind: Volunteers!An grams. What etfect is the difference proactive conservation plan that in- entire fish club stepped fonvard. in temperate and the tropical envi- cludes thwarting destructive devel- The president has offered the re- ronments, such as light, tempera- opment (where possible), habitat sources of this active club towards ture, water chemistry, pH and food, rehabilitation (when and if ever it the preservation of endangered on "arked" fishes? Will not' genetic gets to that point) and of course, species. drift" and/or inbreeding take place? fish "arking". As we have seen from Can fish species survive reintro- this conlerence, fish "arking" is the Reintroduction duction when they are distinct from very real difference between ex- their ancestors of the lake and tinction and life for some species of The subject is on everyone's therefore not able to fend forthem- fish right now. minds, including attendees ol the selves in the wild? Mr. Ogutu-Oh- conference. "Can the fish ever'de- wayo strongly believes that fish Aquatic Conservation bark from the ark'?" asks Paul "arking", in smaller, set-aside Loiselle. The obvious question is lakes, near Lake Victoria, is infi- Network whether the original environment nitely more preferable than "arking" "Allowing for the behavioral re- has been cleaned-up sufficiently in European and North American quirements of individual species, for a species? The not so obvious aquariums. the most significant obstacle to questions still remain. Research Heiko Bleher, fish man, writer, gene pool maintenance is network- also shows that constant monitor- publisher, and general gadfly (at ing." ing of a reintroduced species is least at this conference), heartily This is where the ACN has come necessary when reintroduction has disagreed with that approach. Cit- in. We have our challenge before occurred. Often replenishment ing the dismal aquatic conservation us. The ACN's business meeting, stock from the aquarium are approaches to date, plus the in- scheduled between night sessions, needed to otfset disasters. Then,

December 1992 Aquatic Survival 15 AquaristsDedicated to the Presentation of AquaticLife too, the tendency for aquarium fish species survive in our grandchil- and can be contacted at 3626 to evolve over the generations into dren's time is to follow the recom- Glenwood Springs Dr., King- "domesticated" fishes must be mendations of the fish species sur- wood, Texas TIiJ4lS U.S.A. Tel: checked. Time, of course, will vival program. Participation in that (713) 36(f549; Fax: (713) 360- judge if the attendees at the confer- program is, of course, a big part ol 0855. ence are on the right tract. what the ACN is allabout. Perhaps the only thing that can be done to ensure that at least Dennis Hough isa Directorof the some of the world's unique fish Aquatic Conservation Networlr

Desert Fishes Council by Boger W Langton The 24th annual meeting of the who could choose from 81 presen- professionals in efforts to conserve Desert Fishes Council was heH tations ranging from agency re- aquatic life. The resolution sparked November 18-21 at Mesa, Arizona. ports to technical studies. a heated debate. A few of the pro- The purpose of the organization is Of interest to ACN members fessionals had concerns about how to work to safeguard the species was a resolution written by Rob responsible aquarists would be and and habitats of desert fishes in the Huntley which asked that the DFC what their motives were forwanting United States and Mexico. There recognize, in principle, the use of to get involved. Despite strong sup- were 270 persons in attendance amateur aquarists together with port from Dr. Paul Loiselle, Roger Langton, Al Morales and other aquarists, the resolution was tabled Proposed DFC Resolution until next year when the Council meets in Monterrey, Mexico. Dr. from Relative to Professional/Non-Professional Cooperation Salvador Contreras the University of Nuevo Leon, Monter- in Aquatic Conservation rey, Mexico, gave and interesting update on the status of ecology in WHEREAS the professional, scientific resources available for con- the Mexico. The government recently servation and captive breeding of aquatic organisms are sufficient to passed a Biodiversity Act which respond to only a limited number of aquatic biodiversity issues; and states that "all people are responsible for biodiversity." Recently, WHEREAS there is an apparent shift towards financial support of con- President Salinas has said, "E@l- servation work in the field, leaving captive breeding initiatives insuffi- ogy is as important as the econ- ciently funded; and omy." These are encouraging signs and it is hoped that this awareness WHEREAS under proper guidance, non-professional aquarists (ama- will become part of the conscious- teurs and hobby industry) could become a significant adjunct to existing ness of the Mexican people. conservation efforts; ard Of interest to killifish aquarists were reports on the various habi- WHEREASthere is a requirement for improved communication between tats from the genus Cyprinodon professional and non-professional aquarist activities; and and Crenichtltys. The well known Devil's Hole pupfish, Cyprinodon WHEREAS the Aquatic Conservation Network has established itself as diablis, is having problems again a non-profit corporation representing aquarists who are dedicated to the dueto seismic eventsthat occuned preservation of aquatic li{e; now therefore be it on June 28 and 29, 1992. The water level dropped to a dangerous RESOLVED that the Desert Fishes Council encourages the Aquafic level and some of the feeding and Conservation Network to further enhance the exchange of inlormation breeding rock shelves were bro- pertaining to threatened aquatic organisms and their habitats arnong ken. Since then the water level has professional and non-professional aquarists and fisheries specialists; risen and be it further and appears to be stable. These events demonstrate the wl- nerability this fragile habitat at RESOLVED that the Desert Fishes Council supports in principle the ol Ash Meadows. The population initiatives of the Aquatic Conservation Network to advance non-profes- of Crenichthys baileyi baileyi sional aquarist participation in professionally guided programs in aquatic contin- conservation. ues to be depressed due to the presence of large mouth bass. Ef- forts are being made to remove the

16 Aquatic Survival Volume 1, Number 4 Aquarists Dedicated to the Presentation of Aquatic Life bass. A presentation by D.A. members are clearly dedicated to A "Statement of Principles" has Young informed the audience that their task. been submitted to the Desert Cyprinodon elegans and Gam- For information concerning the Fishes Council for inclusion in the busia nobilis, both from Phantom DFC contact E.P. Pister, Executive proceedings publication. Also, the Spring, Texas, are in serious dan- Secretary, Desert Fishes Council, ACN has been invited to provide an ger of becoming extinct. He dis- 407 West Lane, Bishop, CA 93514. information packet with the DFC cussed the construction of a re- Tel: (619) 872-1171. mailing of these proceedings. fugium channel at Phantom Springs as an effort lo save the two Roger W. Langton can be con- species. Other fishes are in trouble tacted at 556 W. Cedar Place, due to the intpdudion of exotics Louisville, CO 80027, U.S.A. and loss of habitat. A worthwhile proiect sponsored by the Bureau of Land Manage- Aq uatic Gonservation Network ment, the Depailment of Agricul- ture's Forest Service and the Na- STATEMENT OF PRINCIPLES tional Fish and Wildlile Foundation goes bythe slogan, "Bring Backthe (To be included with the proposed resolution in the Natives". Their hope is to "restore Proceedings of the 1992, Desert Fishes Council Symposium) entire riverine systems and their native species". This is an ambi- The Aquatic Conservation Network (ACN) is a non-profit corporation tious program that could do much dedicated to conserving and preserving aquatic life, with particular em- to secure the existence of native phasis on freshwater fish species survival. The organization provides a species for future generations. unique communications linkage between scientific, industry and amateur Many fishes of the Verde, Green initiatives and publishes a quarterly bulletin "Aquatic Survival". In doing and Colorado Rivers were dis- so, the ACN provides a single forum through which amateur and profes- cussed such as the razorback sional aquarists can share information and expertise, and where con- sucker, Xyrauchen texanus, Coh,- cerns regarding amateur and industry programs can be identified ard rado squafish, ftychrcheilus lu- addressed. Further, the ACN offers increased opportunity for the devel- crus, and the endangered hump- opment of joint ventures between private individuals and the scientific back chub, Gila cypha. These community. fishes have become threatened by dam projects, mining and other hu- By working closely with technical and legal advisors, the ACN aims to man activities. develop professionally sanctioned programs; foster appropriate partici- The DFC has a good record in pation by private individuals; establish codes of appropriate behaviour; workingto savethedesert fishes of and make every effort to ensure that participating members operate in the United States and Mexico. compliance with national and other regulatory processes and legal Their etforts began early and have restrictions. The ACN is seeking to establish affiliations and consultative resulted in many nalive species be- processes with scientific, industry and amateur groups in order to suc- ing saved from extinction. the cessfully carry out this mandate.

ACN - Captive Brceding ria Captive Breeding Specialist Mark Rosenqvist is an aquacul- Group. He is also the Secretary of ture technician with Aquatic Re- Guidelines Committee the American Cichlid Association search Organisms in New Hamp- as wellas the ACA's Species Main- shire, growing aquatic organisms by Rob Huntley tenance Chairperson. for environmental testing and re- Phil Sponenberg is a ve,terinary search. An ACN committee has been es- pathologist at Virginia Tech. and is Roger Langton is on the Board tablished to develop guidelines ard also the technical chairperson for of Trustees with the AKA. He is the rules of compliance for captive the American Minor Breeds Con- author of the article "Breeding Fish breeding initiatives. The group cur- servancy - an organization devoted lor Conservation" in the September rently consists of Russ McAn- to conserving rare livestock breeds issue of Aquatic Survival, as well as drews, Phil Sponenberg, Mark and plant cultivars. With that group the report lrom the Desert Fishes Rosenqvist, Roger Langton and he has been recently involved with Council meeting in this issue. myself. Roger Langton is chairing guidelines development (a "cook- the group. book" as he calls it) which will make Contact: Roger Langton, 556 W. Russ McAndrews has been him and the soon to be finalized Cedar Place, Louisville CO working at the New England Aquar- "@okbook" valuable resources in WO27, U.S.A. Tel: (303) 67$ ium in Boston with Les Kaufman our effort. He is also an aquarist. 0673. and is involved withthe Lake Victo-

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New Joumal - "Aquatic Gonseruation - Marine Madagascar Project and Freshwater Ecosystems" Towards an ACN Captive Brceding Program by Rob Huntley Announcement from John Wiley The ACN is now considering conservation of endemic fishes & Sons, Ltd. what direction to go in terms of a of Madagascar. "pilot" captive breeding program. AquaticConseruation is an inter- Some ACN members have pro- Dr. Paul Loiselle suggested the national journal dedicated to pub- vided information about their fish Madagascar focus during a break lishing original papers that relate breeding skills and interests and it in the proceedings of the sympo- specifically to freshwater, brackish is obvious that there is a diverse sium held recently in Columbus, or marine habitats and encourag- range of specializations. To limit Ohio. Since then he has provided a ing work that spans these ecosys- our initial focus to one family of list of "Possible Candidates for a tems. This journal will provide a lishes would therefore caterto only Malagasy Freshwater Fish Captive lorum in which all aspects of con- a small subset of members. Thus, Breeding Program" (see the box on servation of aquatic biological re- we intend to approach this lirst pro- the next page). sources can be presented and dis- ject in terms of a geographic area The following are the short term cussed, enabling greater coopera- rather than a family of fishes. To the objectives of this program: tion and efficiency in solving prob- best of our knowledge, Madagas- lems in aquatic resource conserva- car freshwater fishes represent an . establish a list, and a brief de- tion. The publication of both practi- ideal group to study: scription of activities, of persons cal studies in conservation as well already involved with Madagas- as theoretical consideration of the 1. Madagascar oflers a cross car freshwater fishes (scientific, underlying principles will be en- section of fish families at risk, amateur or otherwise); couraged. Contributions will be ac- which should cater to the inter- o develop a bibliographic listingon cepted from as wide ageographical est of a broader group of ACN this subject (scientific and/or range as possible to ensure a members: hobby literature), and a collec- broad representation of conservation of available reprints; tion issues in both developed and 2. The ACN could provide addi- o identify research needs and pri- developing countries. the journal tional capability and resources orities:ard also publishes short communica- towards existing scientific et tions, review articles, discussions lorts;and and book reviews. A subscription to this quarterly 3. No amateur study and main- Aquarist Initiatives journal costs US$160.00 (€80.00 in tenance group is known to exist the U.K.) For further details contact for Madagascar freshwater in Frcshwater Fish the Journals Administration De- fishes. Few opportunities ap- Species Suruival partment, John Wiley & Sons Ltd., pear to exist whereby amaleurs Baflins Lane, Chichester, West can play a signilicant role in the Sussex, PO19 1US, England, Fax: A compilation of articles (0243) 775878. Alternatively, con- contributed by various tact John Wiley & Sons lnc., 605 Aquatic i nternat ional organ izations Third Avenue, New York, NY involved in conservation and 10158, U.S.A. Suntiaal captive breeding. While supplies last, Eleadline tor the it is free to allACN members; non-members can obtain ACN next issue is a copy for $8.00 (Canadian or U.S. currency). E.MAIL February 19, 1993

You can now send electronic mailto the ACN InformationExchange using one of the following addresses: ll your organization participates in research or programs associated with the conservation or captive breeding of endangered aquatic life, CompuServez71022,#37 freshwater or marine, please put the Aquatic Conservation Network on I nternet : [email protected] your mailing list and ask us to do the same for you.

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tion (such as names of contacts, Possible Candidates for a Malagasy sources of information, etc.) are also asked to get in touch. Frcshwater Fish Gaptive Breeding Program Progress reports will appear in Conttbuted by Dr. tuul V. Loiselb future issues of Aquatic Suruival. Catfishes Contact: Rob Huntley, Aquatic - Ancharius fuscus (Steindachner 1880) @nservation Network, 540 - Anchaius brevibatbis (Boulenger 1911) Roosevelt Avenue, Ottawa, On- tario, @nada K2A 128. Tel: (613) Sleeper Gobies 7?9,467O; Fax: (613) 729€613; - Ratsirakia legendrei(Pellegrin 1919) CompuServe: 71O22,$37; In- - Hypseleotris tohizonae (Steindachner 1881) ternet : [email protected] Glass Perches - Ambassis fontoynoti(Pellegrin 1932) Acknowledgements Silversides - Teramulus waterloti (Pellegrin 1932) Thanks to the following publica- - Teramulus keinei (Smith 1965) tions for their recent support:

Malagasy Rainbowf ishes - Tropical Fish Hobbyist Maga- - Bedotia madagascarensis (Regan 1903) zine (TFH) for the article in the - Bdotia geayi (Pellegrin 1907)" December, 1992 issue (p. 171); - Bedotia longianalis (Pellegrin 1914) - Marion Baxter for the write-up - Bedotia tiolor (Pellegrin 1932) about the ACN in ICHTHOS, - Rhercles alaotrensis (Pellegrin 1914) Newsletter of the Friends of the J.L.B. Smith Institute of lchthyol- Killifishes ogy (South Africa), (December, - Pantanodon madagascarensis (Arnoult 1963) 1992 issue - p.17-18). - Pachypanchax omalonotus (Dumeril 1861)" - Pachypanchax sakaramyi (Holly 1928) Thanks are also due to the panel members at the ACN moderated Cichlids panel session at the Columbus - Paratilapia polleni (Bleeker 1868)- symposium. The session was titled - ftychochromis oligoacanthus (Bleeker 1868). "Role of the Aquarium Industry and - Ptychochromoides sp. nov. the Non-Scientist Aquarist in the - Oxylapiapol/l (Keiner and Mauge 1966) Conservation of Genetic Re- - Paretroplus dami(Bleeker 1878) sources of Endangered Fish Spe- - Paretroplus plyaclis (Bleeker 1878) cies" and featured presentations by - Paretropluspefiti(Pellegrin 1929) Rob Huntley and Bruce Gebhardt. - Paretroplus keinei (Arnoult 1960). The panel discussion which fol- - Paretroplus maculatus (Keiner and Mauge 1966) lowed was moderated by Rob Huntley included Chris An- *irdicates and species presently under cuhure (in the U.S. or Europe) drews, Bruce Gebhardt, Tim Hova- nec, Paul Loiselle, Russ McAn- a team of persons out a short questionnaire to provide drews, and Chuck Rambo. willing to participate in the de- background inlormation about Back lssues sign, development and admini- themselves and their work or inter- stration of the captive breeding est in this field. lt is hoped that this program. lirst step willfoster improved infor- Copies of back issues of Aquatic mation flow and enable the devel- Suruival are available from the As a starting point, a "Madagas- opment of "Terms ol Reference" for ACN, 540 Roosevelt Avenue, car Project Circula/'has been initi- a captive breeding initiative involv- Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K2 128. ated which is being mailed in early ing interested ACN members. The cost is $4.00 each (Canadian January, 1993 to persons which we Persons already actively in- or U.S. currency) to cover costs of understand to have a specific inter- volved with Madagascar freshwa- copying, postage and handling. est and/or research activity associ- ter fishes in some capacity are re- Back issues can also be down- ated with the cr,nservation of quested to contact the ACN as loaded (text only format) from the Madagascar freshwater fishes. soon as possible. Also, anyone ACN/ CMDB library of Com- These people are being asked to fill able to provide additional informa- puServe's Aquatic Data Center (FTSHNET).

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~~Aqu atic Conserc ation N etw ork New Members~~

Devin M. Bartley Jefftey Hildebrand Douglas A. Nason Fisheries Resou rces Ofticer Greabr Cincinnati Aquarium Society 3605 Veeran Ave. FIRI. FAO 3202 Latonia Ave. Los Angeles CA 90034, U.S.A. Viale delb Terme di Caracalla Latlnia KY 41015, U.S.A. Rorne 00100, ltaly Thmn Nguyen l€ren Honocks P.O. Box 641-332 Craig S. Berg Secretary, North West Cichlid Group San Jose CA 95164-1332, U.S.A. Milwaukee County Zoo 70 Morton Street 3741 E. Van Norman Ave. Middbbn Fred Olynyk Cudahy Wisconsin 53110-1 120, U.S.A. Manchester M24 3AY, England 113 Wenell Crescent Winnipeg tulanibba R2K 3Y2, Canada James & Maureen Brockson ard Family Julian Hynes 2040 South 67th Street Hynes & Associates International Gordon Orlikow Philadelphia PA 1 91 42-1 625, U.S.A. 193 Concord Avenue 3-1039 Cedar Glen Toronb Ontario M6H 2P2, Canda Mississauga ontado 15c 3A7, Canada James Brockson President, Delaware County Aq. Soc. Bob Keddell Rick Preuss P.O. Box 521 Patuxent Valley Mddle School President, Lake Victoria Society Ridley Park Pennsylvania 19078, U.S.A. 9151 Vollmerhausen Road c/o Preuss Animal House Jessup MD 20794, U.S.A. 1651 Haslett Road Ed Buller Haslett lvfchigan 48840, U.S.A. 132 1 Grand Ave. David Koran Baldwin NY 11510, U.S.A. Fundulus Study Group Daniel Richardson P.O. Box 3864 Federation of Amer. Aquarium Socbties Cathy Checora Frederick MD 21705-3864, U.S.A. 4829 Leacoc*, Rd. Aquadum Club of Edmontcn Edinboro PA 16412, U.S.A. 9650-100 A Street Dr. lrv Komlield Edrnonton Alberta TSK0V8, Canada Dept. of Zoology, University of Maine William H. Smith 215 Murray Hall 'Special Cichlids' Dr. Salvador Contreras-Balderas Orono ME 04469-5751, U.S.A. 113 Netherfield Rd. Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon wilmingbn DE 19804, U.S.A. Facultad de Ciencas Biologicas John Fanell Kuhns Apartado Postal #504 AquaScience Research Group, Inc. Dean Staff San Nicolas de los Garza Nuevo Leon 1100 Gentry Street 102 Cedarock Dr. 6645, Mexico North Kansas City Missouri 64116, U.S.A. Kanata Ontario K2M 2H5, Canada

Gregory Cunningham Benny B. Larsen David Stephon ecoActivity, Inc. Dansk Akvarie Union. "Akvariebladet" Rainbowfish Study Group P.O. Box 32 Egernets Kvarter 32 3185 Thornapple Dr. Schley Virginia 23154, U.S.A. DK-275O Ballerup, Denmark Lancasbr PA 17601 , U.S.A.

Caroline Estes John Mangan Alex H. Townsend President, Capitol Aquarium Society 9Z/0 Oleander Avenue Vice President, Pobmac Valley Aq. Soc. 1 100 Payne Ave. Vienna Virginia 22181 , U.S.A. 3720 King Arfiur Rd. Austin Texas 78757, U.S.A. Annandale Virginia 22003, U,S.A. Steve Marple Lester D. Geissel 1360 Indian Gap Road James Wells Lake Vicbria Society Frankfort KY 40601 , U.S.A. 944 W. Oakridge 940 Dexter Trail Ferndale Ml €220, U.S.A. Mason Michigan 48854, U.S.A. Dr. Rosemary H. McConnell Streatwick. Streat near Hassocks Matlhew Winston Michael R. Hellweg Sussex BN6 8RT, England University of Oklahoma PresftJent, Mssouri Aquarium Soc.., lnc. Depanment of Zoology 918 Winged Foot Dr., #210 John McLain Norman Oklahoma 73O19, U.S.A. O'Fallon [rO 63366. U.S.A. San Antonio Zool. Society Aquarium 39O3 North St. lvlary's St. Peter Wollenberg San Anbnio TX 7821 2, U.S.A. 291 1-104 Steet Edmonton Alberta T6J 4C7. Canada

~~Thank-you to the following new members who made financial contributions an addition to annual fees:~~

~~Ed Butler, Gregory Cunningham and Roger Langton~~

sa, I y V a n . #il3t5',ll:tr#if,'3f s;ffi;: ll Sv:'il'?r208, u s A or to the Aquatic Conservation Network, 540 Roosevelt Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario KzA 128, Canada. The annual membership fee is $25 (Canadian or U.S. currency).

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