Advocacy
Feb 10, 2023 · 2 min read
NOAA Fisheries is requesting public comment on proposed regulations (88 FR 7661) to implement Amendment 6 to the Fishery Management Plan (FMP)…
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Advocacy
Jan 21, 2023 · 1 min read
NOAA and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) are collaborating on a 5-year project to “evaluate the feasibility of bycatch hotspots”…
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Advocacy
Jan 13, 2023 · 1 min read
The phasing out of large mesh drift gillnets in federal waters and the potential authorization of deep-set buoy gear (DSBG) as a…
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Advocacy
Jan 12, 2023 · 1 min read
A federal proposal may implement an extreme vessel speed restriction of 11.5 mph for vessels 35 feet and larger when motoring through…
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TBF Circle Back
Jan 9, 2023 · 10 min read
Were you selected as a winner for the 2022 season and would like to attend TBF's International Tag & Release Awards Ceremony?…
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Advocacy
Dec 6, 2022 · 2 min read
A Step in the Right Direction for Sailfish in Costa Rica If you’re expecting to come across sailfish meat in the Costa…
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Advocacy
Dec 6, 2022 · 2 min read
A request to officially transition the California drift gillnet swordfish fishery from large mesh drift gillnets to alternative options was submitted under…
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TBF Circle Back
Nov 14, 2022 · 1 min read
Following the overwhelming success of our Virtual Gala in 2020, we knew that we couldn't return to solely in-person events. That's why…
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TBF Circle Back
Nov 3, 2022 · 2 min read
The deadline for The Billfish Foundation’s 2021-2022 Annual Tag & Release Competition was October 31st, 2022. All records must be received by…
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