PALAU ANNOUNCES A BAN OF ALL COMMERCIAL FISHING
On February 4th, 2014 the president of the Republic of Palau, Tommy Remengesau Jr., announced to the United Nation’s his intention to…
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BERMUDA’S PREMIER ORDERS EEZ NOT TO BE INCLUDED IN HAMILTON DECLARATION
Photo Credit: Bonnier On March 4th the Premier of Bermuda, Craig Cannonier, ordered that Bermuda’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) not be included…
Read moreTBF SUBMITS COMMENTS FOR AMENDMENT 7 FOR BLUEFIN TUNA MANAGEMENT
On January 10,The Billfish Foundation (TBF) submitted official comments to the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) for Draft Amendment 7 to the…
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A STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION FOR AUSTRALIA
Recreational fishing organizations in Australia are applauding the newly elected Liberal Party’s plans to suspend and reform the management plans for the…
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2013 ICCAT NEGOTIATIONS PROTECTS U.S. SWORDFISH AND BLUEFIN SHARE
Photo Courtesy of Brian Cota The annual negotiations by member nations of the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT)…
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HMS Amendment 7 – Bluefin Tuna
Draft Amendment 7 to the 2006 Consolidated HMS Fishery Management Plan (FMP) for bluefin tuna was released in August of 2013 with…
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66TH ANNUAL GULF & CARIBBEAN FISHERIES INSTITUTE
This past November, TBF staff members attended the 66th Annual Gulf and Caribbean Fisheries Institute (GCFI) conference hosted by the Harte Institute…
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TBF TALKS BILLFISH ADVOCACY IN CLASSROOM
In October, the students in South Broward High School’s Marine Policy class participated in their annual mock debates about billfish policy as…
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Bermuda – Potential Marine Reserve Could Stop Fishing in The Blue Marlin Capital
The Billfish Foundation (TBF) wants to make sure anglers in Bermuda are aware of recent developments calling for a no-take marine reserve…
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