about confiscated fish

External Since: Jul 04, 2003 Posts: 1

If endangered fishes are seized during importation, what will happen
to the fish after the confiscation and the legal proceddings? Will FWS
sekk them or give them away?

External Since: Jun 30, 2003 Posts: 183

Endangered fish cannot be collected or kept without proper documentation.
That documentation is only issued to universities, zoos, and some research
facilities.
Confiscated fish must be given to an entity that has the right
documentation. They will not be sold or given away, especially to a
hobbyist or retail operation. If the fish were seized for a reason other
than it being endangered, such as illegal in the jurisdiction or undeclared
on import, it could be handed over to a pre-determined 'foster' home.
Nice thought but wishful thinking.

Jim

stay10001 <stock_78750 RemoveThis @yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> If endangered fishes are seized during importation, what will happen
> to the fish after the confiscation and the legal proceddings? Will FWS
> sekk them or give them away?