Tim's Fundraiser
We can make a difference!
There has never been a more pressing time to help protect the fish species in our precious hobby. Please Donate Today!
We are no longer accepting donations on this campaign, but there are other ways for you to support us today!
Barbara Gainswin
"Because every time I hear about another species going extinct, I think, This didn't need to happen. - In Memory of Eric Benway"
$25
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Tim
"One less big mac for me this month, but one step closer to this amazing goal!"
$10
Join me in supporting the Amazon Research Center.
Approximately 10,000 indigenous people earn an income from the aquarium fish trade. As such, the capture and exportation of aquarium fishes is both a key contributor to the local economy, as well as a key factor in the overfishing of these fishes. The Amazon Research Center (ARCOF) helps local villagers make a living in a manner that does not do further damage to the vulnerable rainforest ecology through education and aquaculture.
ARCOF is the first research facility devoted solely to the study of aquarium fishes in the Peruvian Amazon. OSAquatics has been following ARCOF closely these past years and have the utmost admiration for their commitment to preserving Amazonian fish species, the habitat and the aquatic trade.
Please, take just a few minutes of your time to take a look at the website of ARCOF:
https://www.amazonresearchcenter.org/
Like us, I am sure you will be convinced that now is the time to support such an important organization. I am helping to raise funds to support their important work and hope you will consider making a gift today.