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CTSA# 131

Shipping Practices in the Ornamental Fish Industry 

Brian Cole, M.S., Clyde S. Tamaru, Ph.D., Rich Bailey, B.S., Christopher Brown, Ph.D. and Harry Ako


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One of the most critical determinants of the success of these farms is the problem of delivering a quality product to market destinations. At times, Hawaii's geographic location (Figure 1) offers a strategic advantage for growers, but our islands' isolation also presents an obvious constraint - the relatively long distances to final market destinations. The location of the main markets dictates that the mode of transportation will be through the various airline carriers operating out of Hawaii, and the duration of transport will range between 48 and 72 hours. The purpose of this manual is to address some of the critical handling and packing methods that are essential for insuring the successful transport of live tropical fish to their final market destination. 
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