Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association (OATA Ltd)

Ornamental Aquatic Trade Association (OATA Ltd) www.ornamentalfish.org
The Voice of the Ornamental Aquatics Industry in the UK

02/12/2025

Our Chief Executive Dr Matthew Bond made another intervention at the CITES Cop20 this morning, on behalf of the European Pet Organization and other global pet and keeper organisations. This item was on how CITES deals with the use of coded-microchip implants for marking live animals in trade. Matt made the point that small bodied animals – such as fish – are just not suitable for microchipping and this should be reflected in any resolution.

27/11/2025

It's been a busy morning at CITES for our Chief Executive Dr Matthew Bond. He's made a second representation to the committee, on behalf of the European Pet Organization, - this time on the proposals around marine ornamental fishes. A big one for our industry. It's all very technical so watch out for some explainer videos from Matt as the fortnight goes on.

27/11/2025

Here's the intervention from our Chief Executive Dr Matthew Bond (representing the European Pet Organization) and AZA that made some difference to what was agreed at CITES on stony corals. This is why it's so important to go to these meetings and talk on behalf of the industry.

With Black Friday and Christmas approaching we are now entering a very busy period for delivery companies where unfortun...
26/11/2025

With Black Friday and Christmas approaching we are now entering a very busy period for delivery companies where unfortunately there are likely to be delays in service. So we're advising any business which ship live animals, invertebrates or corals to:

• Pack very carefully, particularly to take account of potentially longer journey times and dropping temperatures.
• If possible, encourage collection first.
• If this is not possible consider delaying shipments until a quieter time period.
• Make sure you explain to customers wanting courier delivery what could potentially happen so they can choose, eg update your website and social media channels, customer newsletters etc.
• Keep in close dialogue with your shipping company to ensure you can keep customers up to date with their orders.

25/11/2025

Check out our latest video explainer giving OATA member businesses an introduction to our Primary Authority Schemes and how they might help if you are facing challenges over animal activity licensing, health and safety and trading standards.

24/11/2025

With the CITES CoP20 now underway here's a brief introduction to the topics our Chief Executive Matthew Bond and other pet trade organisations will be watching during the fortnight's meeting.

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