From Reefs.com, by Tal Sweet
Part of the MBI’s goal is to promote captive breeding of new species that haven’t been done before and to recognize the efforts of those that succeed. To be granted a species first award, the breeder must be able to provide proof of the date of the success via a verifiable third party publication including, books, scientific journals, online forums, or the MBI system. Extremely detailed Journals within the MBI are required for this award. When granted a Species First Award, a star medal will be applied over regular success icon to indicate that it is a Species First. The MBI Council is proud to register and confirm the following Species First awards:
Sepia bandensis: Richard Ross, 2007
http://www.mbisite.org/DReview.aspx?ID=89
http://www.mbisite.org/Forums/tm.aspx?m=47829
Oxymonacanthus longirostris: Matthew Pedersen, 2009
http://www.mbisite.org/DReview.aspx?ID=29
http://www.lsmac.org/smf/index.php?topic=140.0
If you have proof of success for a species that has not been done before please fill out a journal and reports for your work and submit a request for a Species First here: http://www.mbisite.org/SFRequest.aspx
