Dear annelid list members
It looks like we have all received messages like the one below, from a
Belgian company looking to import live polychaetes. Hopefully it is
unnecessary for me to point out how unwise this would be, both because it
would make the unravelling of evolutionary and biogeographic histories
even more difficult, but also because of the likelihood of introducing
more species around the world that could become ecological pests. In
Australia this would be illegal (enough trouble has already been caused by
accidental marine immigrants), surely it is also against Belgian law? I
hope this company, and any others so inclined, will desist and instead
culture local species for local use only.
and a happy new year to all
bye
Robin
<RWILSON at mov.vic.gov.au>
> We are an import firm from Belgium. We want to import/find
> producers/find procurers for a long term contract in exporting ragworms
> to Belgium for distribution in Belgium, France, The Netherlands. These
> Ragworms/Clamworms or other similar seaworms are used as sea bait in sea
> angling (fishing) in above mentioned countries. We need about 100 to 500
> kilo's per week expanding as business grows to 1000 kilo's or 2000
> pounds per week. freshly delivered per plane. Any suggestions are
> welcome. Check the pictures for an indication. These worms are found
> on sandy beaches or under rocks. They are predators and live nearby
> Mussels and Clams. We will pay a very good price. (negotiable so that
> it isq rewarding for the exporter) feel free to inquire for further info
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