GULF COAST ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION COUNCIL MEETS IN NEW ORLEANS
On August 28, TBF attended the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council Meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana. Composed of Governors from each of…
Read moreU.S. – HMS Amendment 8 – Swordfish
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is currently in the process of evaluating proposed amendments to the Consolidated Atlantic Highly Migratory Species…
Read moreNEW FEDERAL POLICY WILL ENHANCE GULF OF MEXICO’S RIGS TO REEF PROGRAM
On June 26, 2013 the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) revised their policy for evaluating proposals to convert obsolete, offshore…
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STUDENTS LEARN ABOUT THE “OTHER SIDE” OF SPORTFISHING
Going out fishing is great, but did you ever wonder how science is involved with sportfishing? The Billfish Foundation’s (TBF) current educational…
Read moreSportfishing Socio-Economic Studies
The Billfish Foundation is a global leader in illustrating the social, economic, and environmental benefits of recreational fishing and fishing tourism activities.…
Read moreTBF SUBMITS OFFICIAL COMMENTS FOR DRAFT SWORDFISH AMENDMENT
On May 2, 2013 The Billfish Foundation submitted their official comments for Draft Amendment 8 for swordfish management in the United States…
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U.S. – Implementation Challenges for The Billfish Conservation Act
The Billfish Conservation Act (BCA) of 2012 was signed into law on October 5, 2012 creating a positive step for billfish conservation! …
Read moreFISHERIES ECONOMICS OF THE UNITED STATES REPORT RELEASED
The National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has released the annual edition of Fisheries Economics of the United States for 2011, highlighting…
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WHITE MARLIN AS THREATENED OR ENDANGERED SPECIES NOT WARRANTED BY NMFS
On January 30, 2013 the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) released the 90-day finding on the two petitions received from Mr. James…
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