Invasive aquatic pets: failed policies increase risks of harmful invasions

• Published in: Biodiversity and conservation Vol. 27; no. 11; pp. 3037 - 3046
• Main Authors: Patoka, Jiří, Magalhães, André Lincoln Barroso, Kouba, Antonín, Faulkes, Zen, Jerikho, Rikho, Vitule, Jean Ricardo Simões
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Dordrecht Springer Netherlands 01.09.2018; Springer; Springer Nature B.V
• Subjects: aquatic organisms; Biodiversity; Biomedical and Life Sciences; business enterprises; Climate Change/Climate Change Impacts; Commentary; Communication; Conservation Biology/Ecology; Dogs; Ecology; Euthanasia; Fishes; Government regulation of business; habitats; industry; International economic relations; Invasive species; issues and policy; Jurisdiction; Life Sciences; Pet care industry; Pet industry; pet ownership; Pets; Policies; Political activity; Political aspects; Risk; Trade; Invasive species; Ornamental animal; Pet trade; Legislation; Conservation

Businesses in the pet trade collect and transport many aquatic species around the globe, and some of these individuals are released into new habitats. Some jurisdictions have introduced laws intended to regulate this trade, but these regulations have rarely had the desired effects. Laws regarding pe...