by Matt Pedersen AZ | Mar 5, 2021 | Freshwater, News & Notes
Invasive zebra mussels (Dreissena polymorpha) have now been confirmed as contaminants in marimo moss balls in at least 12 states. It appears that contaminated marimo balls were imported from Ukraine, and distributed to pet shops nationwide. Image credit: Vitalii...
by Matt Pedersen | Nov 6, 2020 | Freshwater, Marine, News & Notes
“We are reaching out to the entire aquatic community to help us continue fighting the good fight.” – Laura “Peach” Reid via Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council (PIJAC) The time has come for the entire aquarium industry to come together to help save...
by Matt Pedersen AZ | Mar 30, 2020 | Freshwater, Marine, News & Notes
via the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council (PIJAC) Statement from Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council President and CEO Mike Bober on Off-Label Usage of Chloroquine Phosphate to Try to Prevent COVID-19 We at the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council are saddened to...
by AMAZONAS Magazine | Jul 27, 2018 | Freshwater, Marine, News & Notes
Editor’s Preface In messages to Delta Air Cargo customers in mid-July, 2018, the company announced changes to their live animal shipping policies that have the potential to seriously impact much of the domestic and international aquarium fish trade. These...
by AMAZONAS Magazine | Nov 9, 2017 | Freshwater, Marine, News & Notes
guest commentary by Laura “Peach” Reid, Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council (PIJAC) “Without standing together, there is real potential for an end to the era of aquariums….” For the last five years, activist groups have pressed a...