BFT Closure in GOM
Gulf of Mexico Bluefin Tuna Trophy Fishery Closed as of April 23, 2025 The Recreational Bluefin Tuna Trophy Category in the Gulf…
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TBF & BFD Simplify Billfish Reporting
Visit Here for the Full Project Collaboration The Billfish Foundation (TBF) and BFD (formerly Bluefin Data) have teamed up to create an…
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New Tag & Release Category – TBF Legends
Starting with the 2025-2026 TBF Annual Tag & Release Competition (November 1st, 2025 – October 31st, 2026), The Billfish Foundation (TBF) will…
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Marlin Fly Week
The Marlin Fly Project continues through 2025, with the addition of The Marlin Fly Project Week! Hosted December 6-12, 2025 at Los…
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Destin FAD
In 2018, an idea began to emerge in Okaloosa County, Florida which would lead to offshore changes that only a few could…
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Partnering for Billfish Conservation: New Integrated Reporting System (VESL) Simplifies Data Collection
Visit Our Research Page Here for More Information! The Billfish Foundation (TBF), with funding from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)…
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International Tagging Initiative
The Billfish Foundation’s (TBF) International Tagging Initiative provides vital tagging equipment to regions with little or no billfish data, aiding in the…
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NOAA Withdraws Controversial Vessel Speed Reduction Proposal
On January 15, 2025, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced the withdrawal of its proposed vessel speed reduction rule, which…
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Annual Tag & Release Ceremony
The Billfish Foundation (TBF) is delighted to invite you to our Annual Tag & Release Ceremony on Friday, March 21, 2025, at…
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