Transporting aquatic organism

Question 1

Where to source fish from

Answer 1

• pet shops
• Zoos
• Public aquaria
• Home aquaria
• wholesale
• Importers
• Farms
• Specialist breeders
• Hobbyists

Question 2

What legislation is needed to import live fish, and what is the point of it

Answer 2

Import of live fish (England and wales) act 1989 - aim to restrict, import keep or release of live non native

Question 3

What legislation is required when transporting fish

Answer 3

The welfare of animals (transport) order 2006 - ensure a high standard of welfare for all animals whilst being transported

Question 4

What legislation covers the health of aquatic organisms

Answer 4

The aquatic animal health (England and wales) regulations 2009

Question 5

What does CITES cover?

Answer 5

protects any endnagered animals and plants from the threat of international trade

Question 6

What does COTES cover?

Answer 6

legislation that will tackle the illegal wildlife trade to protect endangered animals

Question 7

What does IATA cover?

Answer 7

International air transport association

Question 8

What does DEFRA stand for

Answer 8

department of environment, food and rural affairs.

Question 9

What are welfare issues

Answer 9

→ transportation - travelling long distances

→ health - often not quarantined and mocked on with parasites

→ handling poor/ incorrect handling result in stress, injury

→ natural habitats - is it cruel?

→ licenses - you need specific licence from DEFRA

→ crime - illegal importation