Rising Tide Conservation – Saving the Ocean One Fry at a Time

"SAVING THE OCEAN ONE FRY AT A TIME"

OUR MISSION STATEMENT

Rising Tide Conservation is dedicated to developing and promoting aquaculture of marine ornamental fish species through the collaborative efforts of researchers, public aquaria, hobbyists, pet industry professionals, and conservation groups. Rising Tide Conservation facilitates sustainability in the aquarium industry by supporting marine ornamental fish aquaculture research in order to reduce the impacts of wild fish collection on fish populations and the coral reefs where they live.

OUR LATEST NEWS

Maximus Hogfish, Lachnolaimus Maximus, Successfully Aquacultured by UF/IFAS Indian River Research & Education Center

Rising Tide Conservation April 24, 2020

UF/IFAS TAL Continues to Advance Aquaculture Protocols for Melanurus Wrasse, Halichoeres melanurus

Rising Tide Conservation November 20, 2019

New Graduate Student at UF/IFAS IRREC

Rising Tide Conservation September 10, 2019

ABOUT RISING TIDE

Rising Tide Conservation collaborates with researchers, aquaria, and industry experts to support sustainability in the marine ornamental fish trade.

RESEARCH

Rising Tide Conservation supports research to develop and refine marine ornamental aquaculture methods.

FISH

Rising Tide Conservation has supported the successful aquaculture of nearly 30 species of marine ornamental fish.

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Rising Tide Conservation supports research to develop techniques for raising marine ornamental fish for both public displays and aquarium hobbyists. These methods promote conservation and sustainability, and provide an alternative to wild reef collection.

FUN FACT #1

The vast majority of marine aquarium fish are wild-caught. It can be difficult to trace the origin of many aquarium fish, which can make it near impossible to know if they were caught using sustainable fishing methods.

We want to protect marine fish and their habitats. Through aquaculture we can provide an alternative that doesn’t require removing fish from the wild, or damaging coral reefs in the collection process. The percent of commercially available aquacultured marine aquarium fish species is only 10-15%. We are dedicated to increasing this number, and we can do it with your help

FUN FACT #2

Rising Tide Conservation reaches across the spectrum of marine ornamental fish conservation. We collaborate with over 48 facilities. These stakeholders include public aquaria, research universities, marine fish producers, and aquarium wholesalers and retailers.

FUN FACT #3

Rising Tide Conservation supported research facilities have aquacultured nearly 30 species of marine ornamental fish, and we are constantly working to increase this number!

FUN FACT #4

The first marine fish Rising Tide Conservation supported that was successfully reared was the Porkfish, Anisotremus virginicus. It is now commercially produced by FishEye Aquaculture and sold through Segrest Farms.

SUCCESSFULLY AQUACULTURED FISH

Rising Tide Conservation supports aquaculture research to develop techniques for raising marine ornamental fish for both public displays and aquarium hobbyists. These methods promote conservation and sustainability by providing an alternative to wild reef collection.