The NMFS has extended the deadline to March 29, 2017 for accepting public comments on the application for an Exempted Fishing Permit. If approved, six pelagic longline vessels will fish for three years in Florida’s East Coast Closed Zone. Email your comments to [email protected].
A webinar on the subject is scheduled for March 27, 2017 between 1 – 4 pm (EST) to facilitate public comments from across the U.S. commercial Atlantic Pelagic Longline fishery. Join the webinar here.
TBF’s submitted comments are posted here with a draft letter you may draw from to write your comments. Help TBF fight this direct threat by submitting your letter and joining TBF.
March 6, 2017
UPDATE ON LONGLINES IN FLORIDA’S EAST COAST CLOSED ZONE
The NMFS has extended the deadline to March 29, 2017 for accepting public comments on the application for an Exempted Fishing Permit. If approved, six pelagic longline vessels will fish for three years in Florida’s East Coast Closed Zone. Email your comments to [email protected].
A webinar on the subject is scheduled for March 27, 2017 between 1 – 4 pm (EST) to facilitate public comments from across the U.S. commercial Atlantic Pelagic Longline fishery. Join the webinar here.
TBF’s submitted comments are posted here with a draft letter you may draw from to write your comments. Help TBF fight this direct threat by submitting your letter and joining TBF.
The NMFS has extended the deadline to March 29, 2017 for accepting public comments on the application for an Exempted Fishing Permit. If approved, six pelagic longline vessels will fish for three years in Florida’s East Coast Closed Zone. Email your comments to [email protected].
A webinar on the subject is scheduled for March 27, 2017 between 1 – 4 pm (EST) to facilitate public comments from across the U.S. commercial Atlantic Pelagic Longline fishery. Join the webinar here.
TBF’s submitted comments are posted here with a draft letter you may draw from to write your comments. Help TBF fight this direct threat by submitting your letter and joining TBF.
Get on Board
Get up to date information on events, news, and research on a constant basis. Submit your email now to join our exclusive newsletter.
Share this Story
Latest News
Where Competition Meets Conservation
Pelagic and Steve Goione: Celebrating TBF’s Artist of the Year and Looking Ahead to 2027
TBF Remains a Hub for Billfish Research
Ways to Help
Shop TBF
Billfish Foundation Tags
$30.00
Billfish Tagging Kits
$120.00
Anetik Jetty Green
$55.00
TBF Yeti Hotshot Bottle
$30.00
Upcoming Events
Mongo Challenge
Mid-Atlantic
Kenny Vines Memorial Fishing Tournament
Recent News
Exploring the Depths of Conservation: Dive into the latest updates and insights from The Billfish Foundation. Discover engaging stories and pioneering research in our ongoing commitment to marine preservation.
Showcase Your Brand at TBF’s 40th Anniversary Gala
Groundswell Projects: Research in Motion
A Summer of Tournaments, Tagging, and Conservation
New Research Publication: A Faster Way to Identify Marlin Species
Join The Billfish Foundation at ICAST 2026!
TBF Celebrates 30 Years of Support from the Orange Beach Billfish Classic
Interested in Learning More?
Advocacy
Ways to Help
Education