There is a group trying to get 80+ corals listed as protected under the federal endangered species act. This will make it illegal to import, grow or transport over state lines many popular corals, including Povona Cactus, Acans, many acroporas, Anchor corals etc.
http://coralreef.gov/meeting23/pdf/nammack_dc_2010.pdf
http://www.esablawg.com/esalaw/ESBlawg.nsf/d6plinks/KRII-82L53V
http://www.oregonlive.com/newsflash/index.ssf?/base/national-113/126910529081250.xml&storylist=orenvironment
