HONOLULU — A Hawaii judge has halted the commercial fishing of reef fish for aquariums until the state reviews the trade’s environmental impact. The ruling by the Oahu Circuit Court on Friday fell in line with the state Supreme Court’s decision last month. The state Department of Land and Natural Resources has allowed 231 active commercial collectors. “The department continues to believe that existing aquarium fishing practices are sustainable and environmentally sound. ——Information from: Honolulu Star-Advertiser, http://www.staradvertiser.com

Source: National Post October 28, 2017 18:45 UTC