TBF’s Annual Tag & Release Ceremony!
It’s almost here!! Time to celebrate and recognize the best in the billfishing world! If you haven’t already, there’s still time to snag some last minute tickets for The Billfish […]
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Closure of Atlantic Bluefin Tuna General Category (Commercial) Fishery
The general category of Bluefin tuna will be closed from January 26th, 2024, to March 31st, 2024 based on the most recent landings information. The available data projected the 58.2-mt […]
New Shark Landing Restrictions, More Sharks in the Water
As of January 3, 2024, NOAA announced a ruling to prohibit the commercial and recreational retention of Oceanic whitetip sharks in U.S. Atlantic waters and Hammerhead sharks in the U.S. […]
New Member Shirts!
TBF listened to your feedback and we heard your requests. We agreed, it was time for an upgrade in the shirt department. After multiple conversations with our designer and a […]
TBF’s Annual Award Ceremony!
It’s time once again to recognize the best of the billfishing world. Get your tickets today for The Billfish Foundation’s Annual Tag & Release Ceremony, which honors those anglers, captains, […]
NOAA Announces $82 Million in Funding for North Atlantic Right Whale
NOAA earmarked a $82 million fund dedicated to the conservation and recovery of the North Atlantic right whales. With this announcement, we again want to champion an innovative idea. NOAA’s […]
TBF’S Official Comments to NMFS Amendment 15 Draft
The Billfish Foundation (TBF) made official comments to the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) on Draft Amendment 15 to the Consolidated Highly Migratory Species (HMS) Fishery Management Plan. We are […]
Bluefin Data and TBF Awarded NFWF Grant
As part of the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), The Billfish Foundation (TBF), in collaboration with Bluefin Data (BFD) is proud to officially announce we are award recipients of Electronic Monitoring and Reporting Grant Program.
Join TBF for an Intimate Event in Georgetown, South Carolina
Meet and speak with TBF Chairman Smyth McKissick and President Ellen Peel to learn about issues specifically pertaining to South Carolinian Waters.
August 2023 Tag & Release Competition Update
Here is a sneak preview on where they stand for the 2022-2023 TBF Tag & Release Competition!
