Living Legends of Big Game Fishing by Pat Mansell
Author Pat Mansell announced this month that he is writing a second edition of Living Legends of Big Game Fishing to be published by the end of 2025. The new edition includes among others, TBF’s President Ellen Peel, TBF Board Member Charles “Fin” Gaddy and former TBF Board Member Joan Vernon. Mansell is known for […]
TBF’s First 12 Month SAT tag Recovery
This was a first for TBF. As you can imagine, having a piece of technical equipment thrusting through salt water at high speeds when attached to a marlin is not 100% fail proof. Some detach prematurely, some get predated by sharks and battery failure is often another factor inhibiting the collection of data throughout the […]
The Skillie Project
Back to News Skillie Project Join Us in Advancing the Conservation of Nantucket’s White Marlin What is It? We are excited to share with you an important initiative that is making waves in both the fishing community and the broader conservation world. The Skillie Project is dedicated to the preservation of Nantucket’s beloved White […]
East Coast Extreme Vessel Speed Reduction Update
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) have proposed a 10 mph speed limit for all vessels 35 feet and longer. While this proposal is still under review and has NOT yet been implemented, a 10 mph limit ALREADY applies to vessels 65 feet and longer as of […]
Anglers We Will Miss: Dr. C. Phillip Goodyear
Dr. C. Phillip Goodyear of Havana, FL passed away on April 25. TBF and all of fishery science lost a leader with the death of Dr. C. Phillip (Phil) Goodyear, an internationally recognized expert in fish population dynamics. Phil worked for TBF as its consulting scientist for 28 years, during which he advanced billfish science […]
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 […]
Pacific Bluefin Tuna Recovery
The rejuvenation of Pacific bluefin tuna has surpassed all expectations, achieving a significant milestone in the recovery of the species. International organizations from across the Pacific came together and successfully managed to reverse decades of overfishing, ensuring the survival of this tuna species. The recent stock assessment conducted by the International Scientific Committee for Tuna […]
U.S. Senator Katie Britt Introduces Lulu’s Law in Honor of a Courageous Alabama Teenager
July 30, 2024 – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) has introduced Lulu’s Law, named in honor of 15-year-old Lulu Gribbin from Mountain Brook, Alabama, who is recovering from near-fatal injuries from a shark encounter in June. If passed, this legislation designates shark attacks as eligible for Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEAs) like those used for Amber […]
Marlin Expeditions and TBF: Teamwork Makes Conservation Work
After seeing your first billfish, or even better, catching your first one, anglers quickly recognize the power and beauty of this marine species. At TBF, our team works tirelessly to help anglers also understand the importance of billfish, helping them to embrace conservation efforts to ensure future generations can enjoy the same thrilling fishing experiences […]
Changes to Bluefin Tuna Commercial Handgear Fishery
Effective as of July 1st, all Atlantic Tunas General category permit holders, as well as Highly Migratory Species Charter/Headboat permit holders commercially fishing for bluefin tunas will encounter restricted fishing days. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has stated every Sunday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday from July 1 through November 30, 2024 will now […]
