Problem Statement 15-26: "Linking fishermen with home ornamental fish hobbyists"

Background
There is, generally, a poor understanding of the chain of custody within the home aquarium fish trade, leaving a formidable task with fishery scientists to assess trade statistics. Accrued data would aid in the study of these fisheries and help promote sustainable practices throughout the trade chain.

Problem Statement
Develop a software platform for point of capture to point of sale traceability of home aquarium fish. Allow fishers, exporters, wholesalers, retailers and consumers to access this information to best suit their individual needs and the goals of Project Piaba.

Core Category
Conservation

Organization Name
New England Aquarium

Organization Address
1 Central Wharf, Boston, MA

Organization Point of Contact (Name)
Scott Dowd

Organization Point of Contact (Title)
Founder of Project Piaba

Organization Point of Contact (Phone Number)
617-973-5243

Organization Point of Contact (Email Address)
sdowd@neaq.org

Focus Area
Conservation