Hawaii's Marine Aquarium Fish Industry Profile

摘要

This paper reviews the economics of marine aquarium fishes which provide hobbyists with the enjoyment of observing fishes as they are found in their natural environment. Hobbyists in Hawaii are fortunate to be able to choose among the marine aquarium fish species from local catch or imports from the mainland U.S. and foreign countries. This means that the marine aquarium fish industry in Hawaii is organized into segments comprising collectors, importers-exporters or wholesalers, and retailers. The marine aquarium fish species caught in Hawaii and exported are highly preferred because of the good survival rate of the fish. This paper presents industry characteristics and problems, government involvement, and the import-export profiles for sales and numbers of aquarium fishes.