A team of educators from Bonefish & Tarpon Trust’s Belize Program brought flats conservation education to thousands of primary school students and their teachers earlier this year with the generous support of Copal Tree Lodge. In May and June, the team visited a total of 66 primary schools in coastal communities where they presented on […]
Under Armour has announced its support for Bonefish & Tarpon Trust as a Bronze Sponsor. The Baltimore, Maryland-based performance apparel company has long been making waves in the fishing apparel arena, and likewise, their support for the conservation of the marine “playing field” is longstanding. At the 2024 ICAST show, Under Armour Fish debuted a […]
Bonefish & Tarpon Trust sent the following letter in opposition to the development of Angelfish Caye, also known as Will Bauer Flat, to Belize government authorities on July 22, 2024. Bonefish & Tarpon Trust (BTT) strongly supports the Belize Flats Fishery Association (BFFA) and its many Belizean allies in opposition to the proposed development […]
Welcome BTT Youth Ambassador Julia Mason Bernstein! The Miami 7th grader is well on her way to legendary angling prowess, with 20 IGFA world records already under her belt! Julia’s favorite species to target are cobia, bonefish, and permit. Her mom was her first fishing instructor. As she got older, she began fishing with Captains […]
Phillips & Jordan, Inc. (P&J), a certified woman-owned, heavy civil and power infrastructure contractor, has announced its support of Bonefish & Tarpon Trust’s conservation programs as a Silver Corporate Partner. “Partnering with Bonefish & Tarpon Trust as a Silver Corporate Partner underscores our commitment to not just building infrastructure but also ensuring the sustainability and health […]
Welcome BTT Youth Ambassador Castan Conley! “As a fly fisherman, I search for fish that have speed, intelligence, and raw power,” the Miami 10th grader shared. “For these reasons, my top three species of fish to target are, bonefish, snook, and jack crevalle.” Castan’s dad taught him to fish at a young age living in […]
In June, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the 2024-25 budget set forth by our legislators to continue to prioritize our natural resources. Bonefish & Tarpon Trust supported robust funding and multiple bills during Florida’s 2024 legislative session to improve water quality and fish habitat along the state’s coasts and estuaries. The state’s budget provides significant funding for water quality, […]
Bajío, a leading independent sunglasses manufacturer, has announced its renewed support of Bonefish & Tarpon Trust as a Silver Corporate Partner. Based in New Smyrna Beach, FL, Bajío is a brand motivated by a profound connection to the water and a drive to inspire positive change. “From water quality to flats species issues, Bonefish & […]
Bonefish & Tarpon Trust scientists made significant progress during the 2023-24 bonefish spawning season in documenting a suspected pre-spawning aggregation (PSA) site near Key West, FL. BTT’s research in the Lower Florida Keys builds on its previous work in the Upper Keys, where BTT documented a bonefish PSA in 2023. The discovery was the first […]
Production studio Pandion Creative will soon announce the premiere of their feature film Meko. The film focuses on the impacts of climate change on the livelihoods of two of Grand Bahama’s original fly-fishing guide families. Pandion Creative has generously supported BTT as a Chrome Partner. This partnership is the natural result of the synergy between issues portrayed in […]
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