Nick Stinton

Fish Health Inspectorate and the Pet Fish Trade - safeguarding the health of fish and shellfish

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black and brown striped fish in a fish tank with green plants

The primary role of the Fish Health Inspectorate (FHI) is to safeguard the health of fish and shellfish in England and Wales by controlling serious listed diseases and assessing/intervening in emerging disease threats.  They authorise the activities of fish and …

Marbled Crayfish: a serious non-native threat, with potential risk of introduction through the pet trade. 

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marbled crayfish

Invasive non-native species, both plants and animals, threaten our native wildlife, natural ecosystems, economy, health, and interfere with activities we enjoy.  Invasive Species Week is led by the GB Non Native Species Secretariat and is an annual event to raise …