welcome to SEASMART Program
 
   
Sustainability, Equitability and Profitability are the three core goals of the SEASMART program for the development of a marine aquarium trade in Papua New Guinea (PNG). Building on local tradition and customs, supported by international market demand, and utilising cutting edge technology and traceability mechanisms, the EcoEZ SEASMART Program is helping to create a new natural resource trade in PNG that is changing the way natural resource exploitation is carried out, ensuring local management control .... READ MORE »
 
 
  SPOTlight:
 
 Lightning Maroon Clownfish
         
   

In March of 2010, a maroon clownfish was sustainably collected by a SEASMART-trained fisher from Fishermans Island, which is a short boat ride from Papua New Guinea’s capital city. After its collection, this fish began a remarkable journey that would capture the spotlight of the North American marine aquarium hobby and embody the spirit of a sustainable and equitable trade in marine ornamentals. This is the story of the so-called lightning maroon clownfish....

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  NEWSflash:
   SEASMART at MACNA 2010
 

Orlando Florida, September 3-5, 2010

Come learn about Papua New Guinea's SEASMART Program, meet some of our the PNG staff and Government representatives. Learn about what's coming up next...new and much wider range of species of both vertebrates and invertebrates, and F2 generation corals. All are sustainably harvested, locally managed, and brought to you with care.

SEASMART Program Director David Vosseler will also be speaking about PNG SEASMART program, from where we've been to where we're going and what it will mean to you as a hobbyist, retailer, importer, environmentalist, and or government legislator. Hope to see you there!

 
 

macna 2010

 
   MACNA 2009 Show a Success for PNG Marine Aquarium Trade
         
   

Atlantic City September 24-27th, 2009

This year the SEASMART Program of Papua New Guinea made its first appearance on the international stage at MACNA 2009 with a vibrant display for hobbyists on the east coast. Twenty-one years since its foundation, MACNA still proves it has a loyal following and continues to stay on top of industry trends. The feedback we received from the show has given the staff and fishers of the SEASMART Program an added confidence to deploy our best efforts....READ MORE »

 
 
 
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