The only problem is a quick search shows that he has been trying to sell his equipment for a number of years, since 2009 or earlier. And someone inquired about the legitimacy of his company and he is not one of the 2 recognized and licensed fish collectors on the island.
According to GDOAG Fisheries Biologist Brent Tibbatts only two business have permits to export fish and he says Baker's business is not one of the them.
“To be collecting for the aquarium trade you have to get permits from the Government of Guam several different types of permits,” Tibbatts said of the requirements. “Also you have to turn in a collection log monthly. All of that has to be permitted before you're allowed to collect and then we have to inspect the shipment before its exported to make sure that what you're saying you're collecting is actually what you're collecting and nothing is being exported that is illegal.”
I for one don't "Ah wow" at fish in an aquarium. It makes my blood boil, even if they were fished/farmed legally.
According to GDOAG Fisheries Biologist Brent Tibbatts only two business have permits to export fish and he says Baker's business is not one of the them.
“To be collecting for the aquarium trade you have to get permits from the Government of Guam several different types of permits,” Tibbatts said of the requirements. “Also you have to turn in a collection log monthly. All of that has to be permitted before you're allowed to collect and then we have to inspect the shipment before its exported to make sure that what you're saying you're collecting is actually what you're collecting and nothing is being exported that is illegal.”
I for one don't "Ah wow" at fish in an aquarium. It makes my blood boil, even if they were fished/farmed legally.