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Why you should support the humphead wrasse

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bubbleduck is not online. bubbleduck
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05 Apr 2014 06:17 PM
The humphead wrasse is one of the largest coral reef fishes and occurs patchily throughout much of the Indo-Pacific region. Its late maturity, longevity, predictable spawning sites, and natural rarity make it highly vulnerable to over-exploitation.

The humphead wrasse is one of the most spectacular sights in the ocean, but if it is not protected across its range, the species may be forced into extinction.

Humphead wrasse has been subjected to largely unmanaged fisheries that have resulted in consistent marked population declines in fished areas where the species is both protected and unprotected, and with localised extirpations at the edges of its range.

Owing to its vulnerability to fishing pressure, high demand and hence high pressure on the species in many areas, populations of humphead wrasse have declined rapidly where commercial fisheries are involved (specifically American Samoa, Sabah - Malaysia, Fiji, Indonesia).

Even in areas where humphead wrasse is protected, catches have been reduced. For instance, annual catch rates dropped by 50% from 1991 to 1998 in Australia, and sightings of humphead wrasse by dive operators in Queensland were less frequent.

Humphead wrasse is found in the coastal waters of 48 countries and territories, few of which have effective management measures in place to regulate the trade. Lack of capacity in enforcement and shortcomings of national regulations compromise conservation efforts of many range countries. 

Humphead wrasse is one of the most valuable fish in the live reef fish trade, and the rarity of this species leads to higher demand and prices of up to US$250-300/kg in China. Although centred in Hong Kong, this trade has spread to southern China and other consumer regions, including Singapore. Of particular concern is that rapid economic growth in mainland China in the near future may further intensify the demand for humphead wrasse throughout the country.

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http://www.roblox.com/humphead-wrasse-item?id=152267777
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bubbleduck is not online. bubbleduck
Joined: 26 Oct 2007
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05 Apr 2014 06:29 PM
Man gtfo of here with all your stupid ass spam when im just trying to raise awareness for a god damn gentle giant of a fish
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BroBro264 is not online. BroBro264
Joined: 12 Jul 2011
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05 Apr 2014 06:29 PM
just need 20 tix and i will buy it in ur honor
maybe
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bubbleduck is not online. bubbleduck
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05 Apr 2014 06:31 PM
not in my honor
in the humpheads honor
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BroBro264 is not online. BroBro264
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05 Apr 2014 06:31 PM
in the humpheads honor i trust
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