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NMFS Removes Weak Hook Requirement
The 2011 required year-round use of weak hooks (15/0 carbon…
NMFS Weakens Gear Restrictions in Atlantic Ocean
The Gear Restricted Area (GRA) off Cape Hatteras implemented…
NMFS Still Considering Gear and Quota Changes in Atlantic
Pelagic longline “research” decisions not yet issued…
TBF’s Top Achievements in 2019
With the year coming to a close, we thank you for…
Updated English and Spanish Atlantic HMS Compliance Guides
NOAA Fisheries has released updated compliance guides for…
TBF Tells NMFS NO To Harming Billfish and Sportfishing
As promised, below are TBF's final comments for the NMFS initiative…
New NMFS Initiatives Benefit Longlines and Harm Recreational Community
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is proposing initiatives…
Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Quota Transferred
Fifteen metric tons of Atlantic bluefin tuna quota was transferred…
Recreational Billfish Landings Update
Atlantic Billfish Recreational Landings Update 3rd Quarter 2018…
Florida East Coast Closed Zone Will Remain Closed!
Major victory for fish and the recreational community
The National…