New TBF Website!
We are extremely proud to announce our website has been completely overhauled! Over the last year, hundreds of hours have been collectively spent building out an entirely new website from the ground up. Not only does the new site have a completely revamped aesthetic and usability, we have created dozens of pages worth of brand […]
TBF Gala: Wild West!
Howdy, partners! It’s time to circle the wagons and get ready for TBF’s Annual Fundraising Gala! This year, we’re lacing up our cowboy boots for a Wild West-themed evening you won’t want to miss, happening on Friday, November 1st, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. (NEW TIME) at the Harbor Beach Marriott in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The […]
EM4Fish
The Billfish Foundation and Bluefin Data were recently showcased on EM4Fish, a website that aims to improve fisheries management as emerging technologies enable new methods for acquiring, sharing, analyzing, and utilizing data. As part of the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s (NFWF) Electronic Monitoring and Reporting Grant Program, Bluefin Data (BFD) and The Billfish Foundation […]
New Proposed Rule: Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Electronic Reporting Requirements
NOAA Fisheries is proposing new logbook requirements for vessel owners holding specific HMS permits, including Charter/Headboat, Atlantic Tunas General category, and Swordfish General Commercial permits. Additionally, the proposal includes modifications to reporting options for private recreational vessel owners with HMS Angling permits. For individuals with an HMS Angling permit, the proposed rule mandates that reporting […]