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The Convention On International Trade In Endangered Species Of Wild Fauna And Flora (Cites): Proceedings Of A Workshop Held For Those Involved In The Trade Of Giant Clams, April 14, 1992, East-West Center, Honolulu, Hawaii
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1992
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Description:The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, known as CITES, governs trade in an agreed list of currently endangered and threatened species between 115 signatory countries. Included are all giant clams of the family Tridacnidae. Giant clams, native to the shallow, sunlit waters of the Indo-Pacific coral reefs, are popular for food and various other uses in Pacific Rim countries. Because the animals are easily accessible and highly valuable, they have been seriously over-fished in many areas. A decade of research into giant clam aquaculture has produced successful breeding and rearing methods, offering an excellent alternative to over-harvesting of wild stocks. In order to maximize the market potential for giant clams, aquaculturists must export the animals to foreign markets. Representatives of giant clam culture facilites, governments from the U.S. Affiliated Pacific Islands, and sea-life traders attended the workshop to obtain information about CITES, including permitting procedures and enforcement, that is important to the economic viability of their operations.
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Sea Grant Document Number:HAWAU-W-92-001
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