NOAA lists 20 coral species as threatened under the endangered species act.

[stellarfly]

I've been following these latest announcements with a heavy heart to say the least! Personally, I have only recently got into this hobby and now my biggest fears are coming true. The way these events are starting to play out really saddens me. The future of our hobby as a whole will surely be decided soon and with great repercussions you can bet on that!

Here are a few good links:
http://reefbuilders.com/2014/09/12/w...industry-risk/

http://www.mrsaltwatertank.com/repla...d-species-act/

Really informative