Florida’s Saltwater Industry Back In Business After Irma
Following the wrath of Hurricane Irma came the destruction: downed trees, debris thrown across roadways, docks uplifted from their posts, boats sunken…
Read moreATLANTIC BLUEFIN TUNA GENERAL FISHERY OPEN 4 DAYS BEFORE ANOTHER CLOSURE
The Atlantic bluefin tuna General category fishery for large-medium and giant bluefin tuna closes Thursday October 5, 2017 for roughly two months.…
Read moreTUNAS & FLOATING OBJECTS DOMINATE CONVERSATION AT ICCAT
The International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (and other highly migratory species, HMS) convened mid-September in Madrid, Spain specifically to…
Read moreNOVA HALTS LONGLINE RESEARCH
TBF thanks its constituents for their continued support in keeping this issue at the forefront. Join the TBF community today to be part of…
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Celebrating the Miami Seaquarium’s Birthday With A Beach Cleanup
Bags of trash collected during Miami Seaquarium’s beach cleanup to commemorate their 62nd anniversary The Billfish Foundation strives to support its local…
Read moreRECOMMENDATIONS FOR ATLANTIC SWORDFISH VARY BY STOCK
Highly migratory species, including tunas and billfish, travel the world’s oceans and traverse national boundaries. Regional fishery management organizations (RFMOs) work at…
Read moreAtlantic Bluefin Tuna Fishery Closes For September
The Atlantic bluefin tuna General category fishery for large-medium and giant bluefin tuna (73 in. curved fork length or larger) closes September…
Read moreTBF Takes Aim At Nova’s Longline Research In Closed Zone
Nova Southeastern University's longline research in Florida's east coast closed zone may damage its reputation for community relations and science. An associate…
Read moreNMFS Introduces Online Reporting System For Fishing Tournaments
An online reporting system will now be available for highly migratory species (HMS) fishing tournaments in the Atlantic Ocean, the National Marine…
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