Support TBF with a Year-End Gift
As 2024 comes to a close, we hope you look back on a fantastic year of fishing with family and friends. Thanks to your unwavering support, The Billfish Foundation (TBF) accomplished some incredible milestones this year. Together, we’ve advanced billfish conservation, scientific research, and our shared passion for recreational fishing. Highlights from 2024: Satellite Tagging […]
2022-2023 Conservation Record is out!
We are extremely excited to announce the newest iteration of our Conservation Record (CR) has been released! Encompassing data and events in 2022 and 2023, this is TBF’s first double feature report. This publication stands as a testament to our commitment to the conservation of billfish species. Through a blend of science and communication, this […]
Join TBF’s Captain Program, Exclusive $50 Discount in October!
As a captain, the thrill of a successful fishing trip combined with the excitement of catching some billfish is what drives you—and it’s the kind of experience that creates lifelong memories for your clients. Now, for one month only, The Billfish Foundation (TBF) is offering a special $50 discount on our new Captain’s Program membership, […]
TBF Attends ICAST 2024
Every summer, fishermen and angling enthusiasts from around the world gather in Orlando, Florida for the International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades (ICAST). As the world’s largest sportfishing tradeshow, ICAST features a vast array of vendors showcasing the latest in fishing technology, gear, apparel, and more. For The Billfish Foundation (TBF), ICAST is not just […]
TBF at Orange Beach Sportfishing Club
Longtime TBF supporters, Orange Beach Sportfishing Club (OBSC) recently welcomed TJ Morrell to speak at their club about the latest billfishing news, including updates on the foundation, topics affecting the sportfishing community, and where the organization is headed in terms of billfish conservation. As a thriving sportfishing club in the Gulf, OBSC is familiar with […]
Rock the Ocean Team Joins TBF!
In April, TBF was fortunate enough to spend a day offshore with Tortuga Music Festival’s Rock the Ocean (RTO) team. To say it was a success would be an understatement, as we spent an incredible day offshore, fished aboard the Princess Lily, caught some fish, and successfully tagged an Atlantic sailfish. To start, this day […]
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). Â IUU fishing is defined as any fishing operations outside of current regulations and quotas. It is responsible for disrupting fish stocks, reducing biodiversity, and limiting resources for coastal communities. Billfish are just one of many bycatch species that are directly affected by this type of illegal practice. Our angling community, specifically those within the United States and surrounding countries that value a regulated and transparent fishery are directly impacted from IUU. In general, IUU has a destructive impact on the marine
Get Hooked – Why People Love to Fish
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YOUTH FISHING CLINIC WITH KEY BISCAYNE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Do you remember the first time you tied your first knot or caught your first fish? On April 7th 2013, young people and their parents did just that with the Key Biscayne Community Foundation (KBCF) Citizen Scientist Project at Bill Baggs State Park in Key Biscayne, Florida. Multiple stations were set up for the kids with the goal of creating ethical anglers by teaching the basics of sportfishing and by educating them on their local environment.
