1999 US tropical fish wholesaler survey: results and implications
A survey of marine life wholesalers was initiated in 1999 as a first step towards understanding thenature of Florida’s marine life industry, the demand for Florida products, and the need for changes inthe way the industry is regulated. Florida firms deal primarily in marine species and collect much oftheir own product. Wholesalers outside of Florida handle more freshwater species and purchase mostof their inventory, the majority from overseas suppliers. Dealers predict that the average firm sizewill continue to grow as the industry consolidates. Niche markets for eco-friendly product will gainmomentum. In Florida, marketing strategies should point to the high quality of Florida species withemphasis on the growing popularity of invertebrates. Wholesalers should look to provide buyers ofFlorida product with more consistent quantities throughout the year. Resource managers will bechallenged to find ways to protect over-harvested species without interfering with the collection ofabundant species while considering the effect of new regulations. (42pp.)
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| Format: | monograph biblioteca |
| Language: | English |
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Florida Sea Grant College Program
2001
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| Subjects: | Fisheries, Aquarium fish market, live ornamental fish, marine invertebrates, |
| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/1834/18249 |
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