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1. 观赏鱼增长潜力
 
据世界贸易组织统计，全世界观赏鱼贸易额达到四点五亿美元，年增长率为百分之八。其中亚洲国家占据了百分之六十八的份额。
 
2. 全世界观赏鱼进口值达到两亿五千万美元
 
观赏鱼进口值增长显著，过去二十年里从五千万美元增长到两亿五千万美元。  
 
3.新加坡，最大观赏鱼出口国
 
在全世界观赏鱼提供商中，亚洲国家份额过半。新加坡是世界观赏鱼出口大国，占世界总出口市场的百分之三十左右。紧接其后的有美国，泰国，马来西亚，捷克，印度尼西亚，斯里兰卡，日本，菲律宾和以色列。
4. 2005年主要出口观赏鱼的国家 （总出口价值∶264.39百万美元）
 
Source: FAO. Fishstat Plus. Commodities Production and Trade 1976-2005
 
5. 观赏鱼主要进口国，他们是：
 
2005年观赏鱼主要的进口国有美国(16%) , 英国(10%)，日本(10%) 和德国(9%)。在国际贸易中就价值这项而言，淡水鱼占据 90%，海产鱼则占据 10%。
 
6. 观赏鱼是全世界最流行宠物
 
观赏鱼是世界上最流行的宠物，而养鱼也是仅次于摄影的第二流行兴趣。如今养鱼已经成为一项集体兴趣，全世界有约百万的人参与其中，各种观赏鱼也已成为标准的消费商品。
 
7. 令人轻松的观赏鱼
 
观赏鱼越来越成为一种情绪调剂剂，观赏鱼让人赏心悦目，很多牙医和其他的医生都是养鱼爱好者。
 
8. 蝌蚪，观赏鱼的麻烦制造者
 
您可知道蝌蚪会给观赏鱼带来很大的麻烦。蝌蚪会在饲养池里和观赏鱼争夺氧气，空间及食物。但渔农开始打捞热带鱼时，蝌蚪会向上跳网伤害到珍贵的品种。有人统计蝌蚪对热带鱼造成的损害可达到一百七十八万元！
 
9. 养鱼配件
 
投资一元在鱼上，往往就要投资五到十元在各种鱼的配件上。
 
10. "龙"鱼
 
龙鱼是观赏鱼中被保护的品种，只有经过批准才能进行交易买卖。一条龙鱼在零售市场可以卖到五万元。龙鱼的寿命特别长，可长达一百年。
 
11. 饲养宠物 - 老少皆宜的爱好
 
人类与他们的动物宠物之间的紧密联系对双方来说是是互惠互利的。只要看一下一个孩子和他的宠物猫咪或宠物小狗玩耍的快乐情景或观察一个老人如何享受一只动物的陪伴就会明了人和宠物在这种相互关系中的获益和他们之间的互相依赖性。事实上人和动物的这种关系远比我们想象的还要来得深厚和重要。（详文）
 
12. 宠物在当代社会里的重要性
 
大多数的宠物爱好者都会把他们的宠物当作家庭的特殊成员来对待，为他们庆祝生日，送圣诞礼物等等。美国百分之三十九的宠物爱好者会在家中展示他们宠物的相片，百分之十六的宠物爱好者会将他们宠物的相片放在钱包里。（详文）
 
13. 宠物对人类心理的影响
 
研究显示宠物在陪伴人类的过程中所奉献的无私的爱和精神上的支持是非常可贵的。全球的案例调查也证实宠物甚至可以帮助它们的主人从类似癌症这样的重症中康复过来。时至今日我们才正在发现宠物对人类的健康水平的提高有多大的作用。（详文）
 
14. 宠物对人类健康的积极作用
 
试验证明抚摸宠物狗或猫可以降低血压和减少过快心跳。这大概和一些简单原因有关，比如饲养宠物增加了宠物主人的责任感，常常需要出去遛狗，逛街等，这样也就会使主人也常常运动，过上一种比较积极健康的生活。（详文）
 
15. 宠物食品
 
如今人类和他们的宠物之间存在一种非常特殊的感情纽带，从而使这些宠物们担当了某种重要的社会角色。人们在意识到他们自身健康的重要性的同时也意识到他们所钟爱的宠物们的健康。宠物食品的质量，安全性，营养平衡，可口程度，多样性和价格，方便好用等等这些征对宠物亦或宠物主人的因素都是全球的宠物食品产业界所要考虑的重要因素。（详文）
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1. Huge Potential Of Expansion For Ornamental Fish Trade
 
According to World Trade Organisation, the world trade in ornamental fish is worth more than US$4.5 billion with an annual growth rate of 8%. Of this, Asian countries account for a significant 68% share.
 
2. World Ornamental Fish Imports Worth More Than US$250 Million
 
The value of world ornamental fish imports has increased markedly too, from US$50 million to US$250 million over the last two decades.  
 
3. Singapore, The Largest Exporter For Ornamental Fish
 
Asia contributes more than 50% of the world supply of ornamental fish. Singapore is a major player in the world ornamental fish export market accounting for about 30% of the turnover. Followed by the United States of America, Thailand, Malaysia, the Czech Republic, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Japan, the Philippines and Israel.
4. Main Exporting Countries For Ornamental Fish in 2005 (Total Export Value = US$264.39 mil)
 
Source: FAO. Fishstat Plus. Commodities Production and Trade 1976-2005
 
5. The Main Importers For Ornamental Fish. Who Are They?
 
The main importers of ornamental fish in 2005 are the United States (16%), United Kingdom (10%), Japan (10%) and Germany (9%). In international trade, in value terms, freshwater species represent about 90%, against 10% for marine species.
 
6. Ornamental Fish Are The World's Most Popular Pets
 
Ornamental fish are the world's most popular pets and fish keeping is the second most popular hobby after photography. Today, fish-keeping is a hobby that has become institutionalised and is becoming a standard consumer commodity concerning millions of people around the world.
 
7. Relaxing Aquariums
 
Aquariums are increasingly used as "mood adjusters" and indeed, aquariums are very relaxing. Many doctors and dentists are fish-keepers.
 
8. Tadpoles, The Trouble-makers Of Ornamental Fish
 
Did you know that tadpoles are a serious problem for ornamental fish farmers? Tadpoles compete for oxygen, space and food in the rearing ponds. When fish farmers begin harvesting tropical fish the tadpoles clog up the nets and damage delicate fish. Some estimate that tropical fish losses caused by tadpoles in Florida is about 1.78 million dollars!
 
9. Fish Accessories
 
For every dollar spent on fish, $5-$10 is spent on various accessories.
 
10. "Royal" Fish
 
Dragon Fish, being a protected species, can only be traded by permit. Each could fetch up to $50,000 at retail. Dragon Fish typically has a life span of up to 100 years.
 
11. Hobbies That Transcend Generations
 
The powerful bond between people and their pet animals is entirely mutually beneficial. Simply watching a child playing with a pet dog or cat, or an elderly person enjoying the companionship of an animal underscores the mutual benefits and interdependence of the relationship. Indeed, the relationship between humans and animals is far deeper and more rewarding than we can ever imagine! (Read more.)
 
12. The Importance Of Pets In Modern Society
 
Most pets lovers treat their pets as a special member of the family and as best friends and give birthday treats and Christmas gifts. 39% of America's pet owners display their pet's picture in their home. 16% of America's pet owners keep a picture of their pet in their wallet or purse. (Read more.)
 
13. The Psychological Role
 
Research has shown that the companionship and unconditional love and support that pets provide are truly invaluable. Case studies all over the world have shown that pets can even help their owners recover and recuperate from really serious diseases such as cancer. It is only now that we are discovering just how much pets can help improve human health. (Read more.)
 
14. Benefits To Human Health
 
Tests have revealed that stroking dogs and cats can lower the blood pressure and heart rate of the human. This may be related to the simple fact that caring for certain pets introduces added responsibilities, such as having to go out to exercise a dog, shopping and generally leading a more active life. (Read more.)
 
15. Pet Foods
 
Nowadays, there is a unique emotional bond between humans and pets, and these animals have taken on a more important social role. People are more aware of their own health and wellness, and this awareness has transcended to their pets. Quality and safety, nutritional balance and palatability, variety and value for money, pet owner demands and convenience - these important elements for pets and their owners are paramount for the pet food industry worldwide. (Read more.)