EARLY HEARING DETECTION AND INTERVENTION VIRTUAL CONFERENCE
MARCH 2-5, 2021

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5/27/2021  |   2:00 PM - 3:30 PM   |  FISHING IN THE DARK: LACK OF ECO-LABELLING LEAVES CONSUMERS UNAWARE   |  Virtual Platform

FISHING IN THE DARK: LACK OF ECO-LABELLING LEAVES CONSUMERS UNAWARE

With significant volumes of non–native freshwater fish transported globally for ornamental trade, effective biosecurity management and compliance measures are critical. Active management, as opposed to traditional passive management currently routine in Australia, is vital for protecting sensitive aquatic ecosystems. However, this is unachievable without a sound understanding of species already present and traded within borders. Direct surveys of species traded in traditional storefronts and online are needed to create an accurate list of the ornamental community. In particular, the wealth of data present in online aquarium stores remains relatively untouched, as few publications in Australia have taken advantage of the potential abundance of information present here, instead turning to private collections proffered. As part of my PhD research, we monitored aquarium stores and ornamental hobbyist groups trading freshwater fish in Queensland, Australia online over several months. A considerable ornamental community emerged, involving thousands of participants from all around Queensland advertising and transporting hundreds of species online including highly invasive and restricted fish. In my presentation I will shine a light on the dark web and the real biosecurity threat this prosperous and prolific community poses to our freshwater ecosystems.

  • Stressor
  • Monitoring
  • Urban

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Mariah Millington (), Australian Rivers Institute- Griffith University, mariahmillington24@gmail.com;


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