I agree, the best way to stop these practises is to stop buying them.
Sylvia van Leeuwen

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Van: Conchologists List [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Namens Patrice Bail
Verzonden: donderdag 31 december 2020 19:21
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Onderwerp: Re: [CONCH-L] Indonesian trawling

It’s a shame! Cymbiola chrysostoma is avery endemic species, restricted to a relatively small area.  We all are surprised to see such avalanche of specimens on the shell market. What happens? This species shall be an endangered species soon. May we decide a collective ban ???
Patrice Bail
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Le 31 déc. 2020 à 17:43, William Bennight <[log in to unmask]> a écrit :

Since being locked in with the Covid-19 quarantine I have been dealing with some Indonesian dealers. One was willing to sell me 200 voluta chrysostoma for $250. And they weren’t junk shells. Perhaps this is part of what is going on with trawling. They are also bringing up lots of vespertillio. 

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> On Dec 31, 2020, at 8:51 AM, John Varner <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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> Indonesia recently eliminated a nearly 20 year ban on trawling.  Sounds like bad news for the environment, but potentially good news for shell collectors.  Does anyone have any thoughts on this?
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> Thanks in advance
> Be well, stay healthy and Happy New Year!
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> John Varner
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