Bonefish & Tarpon Trust News

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 […]

Findings from new Bonefish & Tarpon Trust research mirror the observations of guides and anglers in the Florida Keys: the number of angler-shark interactions is increasing, which may have negative impacts on the fish populations and the fisheries they support. Whether it is sharks taking a hooked fish (depredation) or one that has just been […]

Belize River Lodge (BRL), one of the top flats fishing lodges in the Caribbean, has renewed its support of Bonefish & Tarpon Trust (BTT) as a Silver Partner. “Since 2007, Belize River Lodge has been a long-term supporter of Bonefish & Tarpon Trust,” said Marguerite Miles, co-owner of BRL. “Our management, staff and guides appreciate […]

The Bahamas Mangrove Alliance (BMA) proudly represented The Bahamas at the Global Mangrove Alliance (GMA) National Chapters Workshop, held in Senegal in October 2024. This significant gathering, the first of its kind, brought together country chapters and partners from across the globe, including BMA, to collaborate on advancing mangrove conservation at national and international levels, […]

In August 2024, Bonefish & Tarpon Trust (BTT) supported the Bahamas Wildlife Enforcement Network (Ministry of National Security) by facilitating participation in a globally recognized law enforcement training program administered by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). Senior Lieutenant Danielle Morley and Force Chief Petty Officer Deann Davis, both on loan from the […]

Bonefish & Tarpon Trust (BTT) and several partners are collaborating on new research to address a suspected toxin affecting multiple Florida Keys fish species with abnormal “spinning” behaviors. The inter-institutional study is funded by $1.75 million that was awarded to BTT by the State of Florida through the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) […]

The Xflats, a premier fly-fishing lodge in Xcalak, Mexico, has announced its support for Bonefish & Tarpon Trust as a Bronze Partner. The Xflats combines the luxury of a resort with the laid-back vibe of beachfront living. Nestled just north of the rustic village of Xcalak (pronounced ish-kalak), the lodge is immersed in the lush […]

Bonefish & Tarpon Trust is deeply concerned about the potential impact of the proposed Kakona development on essential bonefish habitats near Cross Harbour, Abaco. These areas include one of the largest and most vital pre-spawning aggregation (PSA) sites for bonefish in The Bahamas—habitats that support the rich bonefishing economies of Abaco, Andros, Grand Bahama and […]

Angler’s Coffee has announced its support for Bonefish & Tarpon Trust as a Chrome Partner. The premium coffee roasters are located on Whidbey Island in Washington’s Puget Sound. The Angler’s Coffee team are veterans of the coffee industry. Founder Joe Monaghan has been at the leading edge of some of the most advanced coffee and […]

Fishpond, a leading fly-fishing and outdoor products company headquartered in Denver, CO, has partnered with Bonefish & Tarpon Trust to create a co-branded line of gear designed for traveling anglers. A portion of sales will benefit BTT’s Bahamas Mangrove Restoration Project, restoring mangroves in areas of Grand Bahama and Abaco severely impacted by Category 5 […]