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January 15, 2018

Publication

Importance of the Straits of Florida spawning ground to Atlantic sailfish (Istiophorus platypterus) and blue marlin (Makaira nigricans)

Blue Marlin, Sailfish

David E. Richardson, Eric D. Prince, Robert K. Cowen, Su Sponaugle

Publications

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The Billfish Foundation offers a way for individuals to contribute to billfish conservation through our website. This allows users to easily input their billfish research findings, making it accessible to a community of like-minded individuals passionate about preserving these magnificent species. Your submissions are invaluable to our collective understanding and efforts in billfish conservation.

Research

Recent Publications

If you’re looking for published works, below is a list of several entries either published by or in collaboration with TBF researchers, dating all the way back to 1986.

November 18, 2024

2022-2023 Conservation Record

Black Marlin, Blue Marlin, Sailfish, Spearfish, Striped Marlin, Swordfish, White Marlin

Adelaide Spain, The Billfish Foundation

November 10, 2023

2021 Conservation Record

Black Marlin, Blue Marlin, Sailfish, Spearfish, Striped Marlin, Swordfish, White Marlin

Adelaide Spain, The Billfish Foundation

Goodyear et al 2023 HBF (Hooks Between Floats) is an Unreliable Index of Fishing Depth for US Longlines

C. Phillip Goodyear, Francesca Forrestal, Michael Schirripa

2020 Conservation Record

Black Marlin, Blue Marlin, Sailfish, Spearfish, Striped Marlin, Swordfish, White Marlin

The Billfish Foundation

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Advocacy

TBF provides a voice for billfish conservation and the recreational fishing community globally.

Research

TBF collects and utilizes data for advancing responsible fisheries management and billfish conservation, highlighting the importance of the recreational fishing community.

Education

TBF fosters strong billfish conservation ethics, helping anglers of all generations understand the importance of the recreational sportfishing industry and billfish