Purpose
Through its five strategic goals (ethical acquisition, animal welfare and longevity, sustainable management, larval programs, and communication), the ACSC hopes to get an overview of what is involved in truly sustainable aquatic collections.
Guiding Principles
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Sustainable
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- Meet the needs of today and the needs of the future
- Renewable and not harmful to the resource
- Adaptive and responsive to changes in the environment
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Ethical
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- Assure humane acquisition and exceptional care throughout the life of an animal
- Avoid adverse impacts to habitats, organisms or human communities
- Contribute to human livelihoods
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Responsible
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- In compliance with laws & treaties
- Engage in wise acquisition choices, based on the resources and expertise available
- Be culturally sensitive