West Coast Changes Coming
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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Extreme Vessel Speed Reductions – East & Gulf Coasts
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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2022 Tag & Release Competition Winners
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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Costa Rican Government Supports Sailfish Conservation
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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Update on California Drift Gillnets
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’s Holiday Fundraising Event Starts Today!
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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Deadline to Submit For TBF’s Tag and Release Competition is coming up!
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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A Friday Night Fever to Remember!
What a night! From the funky band to the freaky deeky dance floor, to everyone’s stellar outfits, this was a night everyone…
Read moreUpdate on Closed Zones – October 2022
Decision on Closed Zones Coming Soon Unfortunately, we are still fighting against pelagic longlining being reopened within specific closed zones. As you…
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