What We Do, The Billfish Foundation

The Billfish Foundation works worldwide to advance the conservation of billfish and associated species to improve the health of oceans and economies. Toward these ends, TBF utilizes three categories of initiative: research (both scientific and economic), education, and advocacy. TBF works through a constituent network that includes scientists, policy makers, anglers, captains, mates and other partners in the marine industry to align the interests of marine resource users with the responsibilities of resource managers.

Please explore the links below to learn more about TBF's work:

Research

The Billfish Foundation (TBF) is the leader in advancing billfish research both biologically and socio-economically. By working with leading experts across multiple disciplines, TBF acquires sound science for fisheries management and policy issues. TBF scientists work hard to learn more about these magnificent creatures through the conventional tagging program and ... More »
Education

TBF's educational focus is divided between a strategy directed toward decision makers and another directed toward anglers and the general public through traditional publications and electronic communications. The most crucial educational challenge is to synthesize and share research/policy facts with decision makers, anglers and others responsible for and interested in ... More »
Advocacy

Despite their ecological, recreational and economic importance, billfish have often been ignored when it comes to fisheries management. This lack of governmental interest is TBF’s biggest challenge in making strides towards improving billfish management. For almost a quarter century, TBF has been the voice for billfish and those who wish to insure continued fishing ... More »