1.8 million dollar fine for trading black coral

Discussion in 'Soft Corals' started by Matt Rogers, Oct 27, 2011.

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  1. ComputerJohn

    ComputerJohn Panda Puffer

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    I doubt that. It somehow will get used fund something else or go in someone's pocket as usual.

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    ComputerJohn, Nov 9, 2011
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  2. brunoboarder244

    brunoboarder244 Torch Coral

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    "GEM was sentenced to pay a criminal fine of $1.8 million. The criminal fine will be apportioned between the Lacey Act Reward Fund and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Asset Forfeiture Fund, accounts established by Congress to assist U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and NOAA in the enforcement of federal conservation laws. GEM was sentenced to pay an additional $500,000 in community service payments for projects to study and protect black coral."


    if you read some money goes to it
     
    brunoboarder244, Nov 9, 2011
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  3. Myocyte

    Myocyte Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Nice - What do people do with black coral? It is made in to jewelry? Never heard of it...
     
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  4. kwinter1

    kwinter1 Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    +1 for it going back to reestablishing but i am sure that's a far cry. Still glad to seeit be a worthy fine
     
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