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NMFS Removes Weak Hook Requirement

NMFS Removes Weak Hook Requirement

The 2011 required year-round use of weak hooks (15/0 carbon…
Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Angling Category Closure | The Billfish Foundation

NMFS Weakens Gear Restrictions in Atlantic Ocean

The Gear Restricted Area (GRA) off Cape Hatteras implemented…
Non-Longline Fisheries Should Be Allocated More Swordfish | The Billfish Foundation

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…