The Billfish Foundation

Tag & Release Database

With more than 280,000 entries thus far, TBF’s Tag & Release Database is the world’s largest privately owned, open-sourced billfish database in the world. Individuals can access our database, create free profiles to track their billfish catches, and submit data directly online through their desktop or mobile devices. The resources below provide an overview of the application, how to register for free, and offer some tutorial videos. If you’ve been here before, feel free to head right to the database by clicking “Login” below!

The Billfish Foundation

Tag & Release Database

With more than 280,000 entries thus far, TBF’s Tag & Release Database is the world’s largest privately owned, open-sourced billfish database in the world. Individuals can access our database, create free profiles to track their billfish catches, and submit data directly online through their desktop or mobile devices. The resources below provide an overview of the application, how to register for free, and offer some tutorial videos. If you’ve been here before, feel free to head right to the database by clicking “Login” below!

Tag & Release

Database

Tag, release, and recapture information from our traditional tagging program provides insight into important biological traits like growth and migration, but also incorporates important factors like fishing effort and even socioeconomics. It takes the expertise and dedication of TBF scientists, staff, interns, and fisheries experts to interpret this data and convert it into real, tangible conservation measures.

Uploading your tag and release entries has never been easier. With our upgraded Tag & Release Database, users can input their catch data in real time. While TBF still receives mailed-in tag cards from across the globe, there are often delays between mailing and data upload. Using TBF’s online database, anglers can now report their tags and releases in real time, with uploads occurring immediately. No more shipping delays or risks of damages in transit. Start entering your tags online today!

 

Note: All data was transferred from previous database to this one so you won’t lose a beat!

Tag & Release Database

How to Register

Registering for our Tag & Release Database is easy as can be! All you need to do is head to tagbillfish.org and click “Sign Up”. You’ll then be taken to the registration page to create a completely free profile. After inputting your name (first and last), email, and  password, you’ll be asked to verify your email address to confirm registration. After that, you’re all set! Your account will be created and you will be free to start inputting your billfish data right away!

 

 

If you were a past/current user and haven’t logged into the new site, you will need to reset your current login credentials. For further assistance, see the tutorial videos below, or contact us at [email protected].

 

Tag & Release Database

How-to Videos

Here are some video resources that can help answer any questions you may have about our Tag & Release database. For more informational videos, check out our YouTube page @FishTBF. 

 

Click below to report any “bugs” or offer feedback on how to improve the database or the user experience.

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Signing Up

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Submit Tag Data

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Submit Release Data

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Tag & Release

Background

The Tag & Release program was established in 1990 and currently has more than 280,000 tag, release, and recapture entries. Since its creation, the database has grown to become the cornerstone of TBF’s conservation and advocacy efforts. Each year, the database gains thousands of entries from our community of volunteer anglers. The success of such a database is all accredited to the thousands of captains, mates, and anglers that billfish across the globe. Without their tagging efforts, the Tag & Release Database would not be the largest, privately owned, open-sourced, billfish database in the world.

Tag & Release

Background

The Tag & Release program was established in 1990 and currently has more than 280,000 tag, release, and recapture entries. Since its creation, the database has grown to become the cornerstone of TBF’s conservation and advocacy efforts. Each year, the database gains thousands of entries from our community of volunteer anglers. The success of such a database is all accredited to the thousands of captains, mates, and anglers that billfish across the globe. Without their tagging efforts, the Tag & Release Database would not be the largest, privately owned, open-sourced, billfish database in the world.

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Interested in Learning MOre?

Ever wondered how to tag a fish, where the best placement for a tag is, or what to do if you’ve caught a billfish that already has a tag on it? We have the information to help answer all of your tagging related questions.
Our annual competition allows us to highlight anglers, captains, and mates who tag and release the most fish. This international competition encourages data collection and responsible billfishing.
To be able to tag fish, you will need the proper gear. Check out this page to learn more about the essentials for billfish tagging.

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