cover image: Trade in seahorses and other syngnathids in countries outside Asia, 1998-2001

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Trade in seahorses and other syngnathids in countries outside Asia, 1998-2001

1 Jun 2011

This volume provides the first synthesis of information on the trade in syngnathid fishes (seahorses, pipefishes and seadragons) in countries outside of Asia. Their consumption for use in traditional medicine, aquarium displays and curiosities is thought to threaten the persistence of many syngnathid species. The trade was originally documented in 1996, when it was shown that Asian countries contributed substantially to the international trade in seahorses.
oceans environment kenya wetlands conservation water tanzania central america latin america endangered species bycatch fishing trawling gill nets seines seine fishing incidental capture beach seines sea horse trade seahorse blast fishing sea horses tanzanian fishkeeping tanga, tanzania hippocampus caught incidentally

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European Union
University of British Columbia
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187
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Canada

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