i certainly don't want to start any rumors but i just read a very small piece on Fiji putting a halt on export of all coral and liverock. being you can't believe everything you read on the internet i didn't think much of it until i read Walt Smith issue this statement:
Walt Smith International, Fiji would like to acknowledge the recent statement in the news related to the complete ban of collection and export of Coral and Live Rock. The Recent ban has come as a total shock to our company and the industry in Fiji. We only found out by a facebook post Friday morning and have not been legally notified of any bans currently in place.
Required protocol in matters like this are to consult with local industry before any actions are taken. We have been in contact with the local government and are working through the issues and future of the exports in Fiji but cannot comment further until work resumes on Tuesday January 2nd.
While this is potential roadblock for our company, we are confident that our business will continue.
We appreciate the concern and consideration for the reefs and sustainability in Fiji, and as WSI maintains a sustainable approach toward all our operations with our coral farms, reef replanting operations with the ADEProject.org, we have high hopes for a great sustainable future within Fiji.
Fortunately for WSI we have extended ourselves to be able to export our Man Made rock and Cultured corals, along with our wonderful Fiji Fish.
Walt, Deb & Dave
Our 100+ Local Employees
not the greatest bit of news
