NOAA Announces $82 million in Funding for North Atlantic Right Whales
NOAA recently earmarked a $82 million fund dedicated to the conservation and recovery of the North Atlantic right whales. With this announcement,…
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TBF’s 2023 Annual Fundraising Gala
Time is running out! Don’t miss out on this year’s Gatsby, Glitz, and Glamour theme for The Billfish Foundation’s Annual Fundraiser Gala,…
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TBF Welcomes New Employee, Addie Spain
My name is Addie Spain and I am thrilled to be continuing my time with The Billfish Foundation. I recently graduated from…
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Proposed Rule to Designate Critical Habitat for Endangered Rice’s Whales
NOAA announced a proposed rule to designate critical habitat for the endangered Rice’s whale under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) even though…
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US BOEM to seek fisheries funds for Gulf of Mexico wind leases
The first offshore wind power lease auction in the Gulf of Mexico will offer a 10 percent credit to developers who contribute…
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Update on Speed Restricted Zones
Speed Reduction Zones – TBF opposes the two recently issued proposals by NMFS and NOAA to apply extreme vessel speed reductions (10.5…
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Steve C. Levi Memorial Trophy Youth Conservation Award
The Billfish Foundation & Gulf Coast Yacht Group present a new Award for Gulf of Mexico Youth Anglers - the Steve C.…
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Welcome Aboard our Newest Winthrop P. Rockefeller Student Ocean Intern – Racine Prinzo
We would like to introduce our newest Winthrop P. Rockefeller Student Ocean intern, Racine Prinzo! Racine is a passionate ocean enthusiast and…
Read moreA New Type of Longline Gear Coming to West Coast
Midwater Snap Gear –Modified Longline Gear Coming Soon In September, the Pacific Fishery Management Council recommended and the NMFS authorized a single…
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