can you collect your own fish/corals

[reeffer]

does anyone know a site or have knowledge of what the collection laws are in the US/ or if its collected in the carribean what is the laws on importation?

 

[dadummy]

in florida it is against the law to collect coral, live rock and all ornamental fish caught must be returned to the water. I have been told it is illegal to collect the mangroves that wash up on the beach, even though they are going to dry up and die!

 

[lion_crazz]

I think it is pretty much illegal anywhere you go in the US, but I could be very wrong. I am not totally sure.

 

[reeffer]

Originally Posted by lion_crazz
I think it is pretty much illegal anywhere you go in the US, but I could be very wrong. I am not totally sure.
thanks i live in Michigan so im not about to go do it(like i could even if i wanted to), i was just wondering..im glad you cant it would be horrible for the reefs

 

[fixed]

Originally Posted by reeffer
thanks i live in Michigan so im not about to go do it(like i could even if i wanted to), i was just wondering..im glad you cant it would be horrible for the reefs
When I was diving in the Caymans, you weren't even supposed to *touch* anything, much less collect it. I'd imagine most of the collection must be done with some sort of permit, just about anywhere you are.

 

[dougsback]

in places like utah, kansas, montana, etc. you can collect anything you want from a LOCAL ocean and put it where you want

 

[iloveels]

I love collecting syringes,shoes, plastic bags and condoms off the jersey shore.....no laws against that in nj

 

[reeffer]

Originally Posted by iloveels
I love collecting syringes,shoes, plastic bags and condoms off the jersey shore.....no laws against that in nj

lol :hilarious