The Marine Life Fishery in Florida, 1990–98

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2003

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"The marine life industry in Florida, as defined by the Florida Administrative Code (FAC), pertains to the nonlethal harvest of saltwater fish, invertebrates, and plants for commercial purposes (FAC Online3), primarily as ornamentals for the aquarium market. Products are landed live and sold to wholesalers,retailers, or direct to individual aquarium owners. Some products, such as sand dollars (family Mellitidae), are dried and destined for the shell/curio market. The vast majority of products, however, are destined for the hobby aquaria industry. Florida accounts for 95% of U.S. production (collection and culture) of tropical fish (saltwater and freshwater)."

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fisheries, marine resources

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