Australian news outlets are reporting that a man’s shipment of live Seahorses which originated from Australia and destined for a Florida wholesaler have been confiscated by US Fish and Wildlife Service, after an Australian customs agent failed to include the number of seahorses being shipped. In total, 326 seahorses worth an estimated $3,600 USD are [...]
Australian news outlets are reporting that a man’s shipment of live Seahorses which originated from Australia and destined for a Florida wholesaler have been confiscated by US Fish and Wildlife Service, after an Australian customs agent failed to include the number of seahorses being shipped. In total, 326 seahorses worth an estimated $3,600 USD are being held.
“The US requires us to have our shipment validated by customs, which we did, but there was a minor error from a customs official. He neglected to record the number of seahorses in the shipment,” Mr Hawkins said. “As soon as we found out there was a problem, he then tried to correct it. I understand he was ignored at the US end.”
We’re not taking sides on this one, ultimately USFW is doing their job and Mr. Hawkins rightfully wants these seahorses to get to the wholesaler–we just hope they are well cared for while in this holding period.
