Bricknell speaks with Maine Public about proposed exotic pet regulations
Ian Bricknell, a professor of aquaculture at the University of Maine, was interviewed for the Maine Public report, “Animal owners, officials square off over proposed exotic pet regulations.” The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is revamping the rules on what kinds of animals Mainers can keep, according to the report. The more complex regulations would create four classifications of animals and set minimum qualifications needed for those who wish to keep an animal listed in a particular class, Maine Public reported. Bricknell said the process has seemed at times arbitrary and unscientific, and will become even more onerous for academic researchers under the new system. Certain species of frog and fish, commonly used in research, Bricknell said, would be prohibited under the proposed rules.