Fight Against Illegal Fishing by Port State Measures Agreement (PSMA)
Countries are robbed of an estimated $26-50 billion annually due to illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing (IUU). IUU fishing is defined…
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Effects of Circle Hooks on Sharks and Rays – IATTC Review
In March of this year, the 1st Circle Hook Workshop of the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC) commenced. The goal was to…
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Domestic Updates – June 2022
Closed Zones Currently in Government Crosshairs The 20-year plus Closed Zones off the East Coast and in the Gulf of Mexico that…
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Laughable Government Options for Shark Depredation
The current National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) attempts to address the Atlantic shark depredation problem offers no realistic solution for reducing occurrences.…
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NOAA Fisheries Seeks Public Input on Gulf of Mexico Aquaculture Environmental Impact
To identify Aquaculture Opportunity Areas (AOA), NOAA uses science-based guidance, economic assessments, and social support. Key Message: Why Is This Happening? On…
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Colombia and Panama Updates – June 2022
Sportfishing Banned in Colombia – Beginning in 2023 The Supreme Court of Colombia recently ruled that sportfishing, even catch and release, amounts…
Read moreAtlantic Bluefin Tuna General Category Fishery Adjustment
Atlantic Bluefin Tuna General Category Fishery: Commercial Daily Retention Limit Adjustment NOAA Fisheries is adjusting the Atlantic bluefin tuna daily retention limit…
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TBF’s New Tag and Release Web Application is Live!
TBF is excited to announce the release of its new tag and release web application. Complete with a more user-friendly interface, personalized…
Read moreStudents 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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