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OATA is the voice of the ornamental aquatic industry in the UK with the purpose to protect and promote the trade. OATA has helped ensure that your business or your hobby has survived and will continue into the future.

If you are a business – Join OATA Now!

If you are a fish keeper – support your local OATA Retailer

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Non-OATA member survey

If you work in the aquatics industry and are not a member of OATA we’d like to hear from you! Tell us your views here – it will only take a couple of minutes and will help us make sure we represent all views in the industry. Thank you for your time.

Click here to take part in our survey of non-OATA members

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Mark, Ocean Life Aquatics says:
Being an OATA member and displaying the logo on my van creates awareness and recognition that I am working in accordance with OATA guidelines. OATA also gives me an important ’heads-up’ when it comes to industry news that may affect my business. I will also be enrolling on OATA’s home-study course to enhance my knowledge and provide me with some formal qualifications.

David, The Ark Pet Centre says:
I joined OATA as it is specifically focused on ensuring the future of the UK aquatic industry and can only continue its work with the support of its members. I have also enrolled our aquatic staff on OATA’s Certificate Course as these additional skills and expertise will enhance the buying experience for customers and present The Ark Centres as a knowledgeable and reputable aquatic retailer.

Neil, Coxwell Aquatics says:
OATA gives us the guidelines and standards to operate a reputable and successful retail operation.

Barry, The Goldfish Bowl says:
Joining OATA was most certainly the right thing to do. We need OATA to keep the industry and our business going. I am sure that we wouldn’t have the availability of fish if it wasn’t for OATA’s ongoing activity and support.

Phil, Real Reefs says:
Joining OATA is not an expensive thing – it’s an important thing. When it’s your business, you need someone in your corner, to keep you fully informed and fight the issues that may affect your livelihood.

Tom, Bit O Blue says:
Becoming a member was an easy decision. It is vital that my customers have peace of mind and are reassured that the service I provide is in accordance with OATA guidelines.