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…
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VICTORY FOR MARLIN IN NEW ZEALAND
A recent decision to prohibit the commercial harvest of marlin in New Zealand waters represents another victory for billfish conservation. Last year…
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 moreStock Assessment Science and Methodology
Stock assessments provide the ability for scientists to evaluate changes in fish populations through time. For highly migratory species that travel thousands…
Read moreTurks and Caicos – Detrimental Longline Study Set To Begin Soon
An agreement has been signed between the Turks & Caicos Islands (TCI) government, the south Florida based Day Boat Seafood (DBS) and…
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SUPPORT BUILDING IN AUSTRALIA BY RESPECTED SCIENTISTS
Australia’s proposed network of marine reserves is threatening to close off close to a million square kilometers to anglers, but fortunately, several…
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Australia – Still A Chance for Anglers Opposing Marine Protected Areas
While many environmental groups are praising Australia and claiming victory, all is not said and done for the establishment of Australia’s National…
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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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ICCAT COMMISSION MEETING NOV. 12-19 RECAP
Over the past week, TBF’s President and the U.S. Recreational commissioner for the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT),…
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