NMFS Designates Bullet and Frigate Mackerel as Ecosystem Component Species
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) approved Amendment 12 to the Dolphin and Wahoo Fishery Management Plan (FMP), which adds bullet and…
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Atlantic Bluefin Northern Area Trophy Fishery Closed to Angling
On May 11, 2021 at 11:30pm, the Northern Area Trophy Bluefin Fishery closed to angling. It will remain closed for the remainder…
Read moreA Message From TBF President Ellen Peel on Net Pens in the Gulf of Mexico
During a recent phone discussion about the process to identify net pen aquaculture sites in the Gulf of Mexico, NOAA staff stated…
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Gulf of Mexico Closed & Atlantic Ocean Adjusted for Bluefin Tuna Angling
As of May 4 at 11:30pm, the Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Angling Category Gulf of Mexico Incidental Trophy Fishery is closed. This means…
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Atlantic Bluefin Southern Area Trophy Fishery Closed to Angling
NOAA Fisheries closed the Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Angling Category for the Southern Area Trophy Fishery on March 1st, 2021. This closure will…
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Honoring Jack Duvall, Chairman of The Billfish Foundation’s Board of Directors
With sadness and pride The Billfish Foundation (TBF) honors the late John “Jack” P. Duvall, Chairman of its Board of Directors for…
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NOAA Documents Negative Impacts on Fishing from COVID-19
NOAA Fisheries recently released economic impact figures caused by COVID-19 on the U.S. fishing and seafood industry, including wild harvest, aquaculture, and…
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Remembering Stephen “Steve” Levi
Stephen “Steve” Levi, a beloved TBF member and passionate angler, unfortunately died in an auto accident on January 8 while in Biloxi,…
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A Great Man Will Be Missed
Captain Chris Sheeder grew up in Hawaii where the offshore fishing bug bit him hard at age 11 during his first trip,…
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