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Re: Killifish conservation program
I for one would like to participate in the program. Will be awaiting the
list.
George
David Ramsey wrote:
> > How long extinct killies fish will be keeping in
> > aquariums? I am pessimit,and think tahat global
> > ecology situation will not change in future. So,
> maybe this program are only humane eforts with no
> perpective?
>
> The whole debate over global ecology is way too big a
> discussion for this list. The problems are known.
> Human effort with no perspective? Not a chance. I have
> been to the Atlanta Zoo on a cold morning at feeding
> time, standing not 20 yards from Panda Bears. It is a
> humbling experience. Without the forsight of some
> optimistic people the Panda Bears would not have been
> there. My children would have missed something
> important.
> While direct conservation efforts for killifish in the
> wild is not there, every conservation group trying to
> save the rainforest, the elephants, the monkeys, the
> gorillas, etc. is by default fighting to save killie
> habitat.
> Optimistic, you bet I am. The walkeri GH2/74 exist
> only in the tanks and hearts of killie people. The
> whole 'save them all for the future' is too big. But
> one species at a time is pretty easy. Over time lots
> of one species at a time adds up to be a lot of
> species. We choose to do killies, knowing others are
> working just as hard to save and protect other
> critters and plants for the future.
> David Ramsey
>
> As a shameless plug, as the Fundulopanchax Core
> Species Coordinator I will be posting the
> Fundulopanchax core species 'suggested' list in a few
> days. I will be looking for optimistic people to 'save
> one' for the future. I hope everyone wil pick one,
> join up, and make a mark on the future of our hobby.
> Open minded pessimist are encouraged to participate.
>
> =====
> David Ramsey
> djramsey30045 at yahoo_com
>
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