Bonefish & Tarpon Trust News

Women are making positive impacts on our environment through science, education and advocacy. In honor of International Women’s Day on March 8, we spoke with seven inspiring individuals who have made significant contributions to BTT’s Bahamas Mangrove Restoration Project. The theme of International Women’s Day this year is Accelerated Action. Together with our Bahamas Mangrove Alliance […]

Bonefish & Tarpon Trust (BTT) looks forward to working with Governor Ron DeSantis and state legislators to continue to build upon the progress we have made for the conservation of our coastal and marine resources. As Florida’s 2025 legislative session begins, BTT is advocating for funding and programs that will improve water quality and fish habitat […]

Black’s Island, an exclusive private island resort in Florida’s St. Joseph Bay, has announced its support of Bonefish & Tarpon Trust (BTT) as a Platinum Partner. “Located on Florida’s Gulf Coast, Black’s Island sits in the heart of some of the best tarpon fishing in the state,” said owner Scott Seymour. “Our vision for the […]

Contender Boats has announced its support for Bonefish & Tarpon Trust as a Bronze Partner! Based in Homestead, Florida, Contender has 40 years experience building carefully engineered and meticulously handcrafted boats with the reputation to outperform and outlast the competition. As a semi-custom builder, Contender crafts boats that excel in tournament fishing, family outings, commercial […]

Abel Reels is proud to announce the launch of its limited-edition Bonefish & Tarpon Trust Saltwater Reel and Nipper Sets, a collaboration dedicated to marine conservation and sustainable fisheries. The fundraising sets featuring exclusive hand-anodized finishes and artwork by renowned artists Derek DeYoung and Eric Estrada directly support Bonefish & Tarpon Trust’s (BTT) efforts to […]

Bonefish & Tarpon Trust, whose mission is to conserve bonefish, tarpon and permit fisheries through science, education and advocacy, is providing an update on the ongoing “spinning fish” phenomenon in the Florida Keys. There is some promising news: reports of spinning fish are down this winter compared to last year. However, the underlying cause remains […]

BTT is proud to sponsor the new film, Lefty: The Greatest of All Time, which documents the remarkable life of the inimitable Lefty Kreh. A founding member of BTT, Lefty was a vocal and passionate advocate for the conservation of our flats fisheries for more than 50 years, inspiring the naming of BTT’s highest honor, the Lefty Kreh […]

Bonefish & Tarpon Trust (BTT) will induct acclaimed Florida Keys fishing guide Captain Tim Carlile and renowned fisheries scientist Dr. Roy Crabtree into the BTT Circle of Honor on April 10, 2025, during BTT’s 12th Annual Florida Keys Dinner at Cheeca Lodge & Spa in Islamorada, Florida. “Bonefish & Tarpon Trust stands today on a […]

Thanks to your advocacy and generous support, BTT has advanced its mission with great impact in 2024! From innovative research to on-the-ground conservation action, we are making real progress in our efforts to improve water quality, conserve vital habitats and ensure effective fisheries management in Florida, The Bahamas, Belize and Mexico. We hope you will take […]

Bonefish & Tarpon Trust (BTT) and community partners celebrated the completion of a goal to plant 100,000 mangroves during a special event held on December 7. The occasion marked a major milestone in a five-year restoration project launched by BTT in the wake of Hurricane Dorian. “Mangrove forests benefit Bahamian communities, acting as natural barriers […]