Bonefish & Tarpon Trust News

Bonefish & Tarpon Trust (BTT) is closely monitoring potential cruise port development plans near Xanadu Beach, a bonefish pre-spawning aggregation (PSA) site on Grand Bahama. BTT recognizes the importance of balancing economic development and environmental conservation and expresses its willingness to work closely with the developer to explore solutions that minimize negative impacts on the PSA site […]

Bonefish & Tarpon Trust’s Win Back Our Water campaign is all about improving the most important habitat of all for our fisheries. Win Back Our Water is a multi-pronged campaign that is centered on multiple issues that must be addressed to bring our water back to a healthy status—contaminants, nutrients, and water flows. In the […]

Costa Sunglasses has renewed its Platinum Sponsorship of Bonefish & Tarpon Trust in support of Project Permit, a more than decade-long research initiative that has greatly advanced permit conservation in the Florida Keys in close collaboration with the guide community. “When you love something, you want to protect it. That was the motivation behind Costa’s partnership with […]

Marsh Wear Clothing has announced its support of Bonefish & Tarpon Trust as a Bronze Partner. This collaboration underscores Marsh Wear’s commitment to environmental conservation and its passion for celebrating the great outdoors. At the heart of Marsh Wear’s philosophy lies their motto, “pursuit of good times,” a sentiment that perfectly captures their dedication to […]

BTT is pleased to announce that the apparel company Poncho is now a Bronze Partner. Renowned for its iconic button-down fishing shirts, Poncho shares a dedication to wild places as strong as its commitment to the comfort of the anglers and outdoor adventurers who seek them. Founder Clay Spencer, a Texan and former fishing guide […]

BTT is pleased to announce that Frontiers Travel has renewed its support of BTT’s conservation mission as a Bronze Partner. Frontiers is a pioneering travel agency committed to delivering unparalleled experiences in outdoor adventures, catering to the desires of avid anglers, hunters, and explorers. For over five decades, Frontiers has been dedicated to responsible travel […]

Seigler Fishing Reels has announced its support of Bonefish & Tarpon Trust as a Bronze Partner. Seigler’s high performing fishing reels are 100% designed, machined, and assembled in the USA. Located in Virginia Beach, VA, Seigler offers a full line of the highest quality fly fishing and conventional fishing reels. In addition, Seigler features a […]

Eleven Angling, a leader in international destination fishing trips and expeditions, has renewed its support of Bonefish & Tarpon Trust’s conservation efforts as a Platinum Sponsor, increasing its support from the Gold Sponsor level. “We are excited to continue our support of and elevate our commitment to Bonefish & Tarpon Trust,” said Cameron Davenport, Eleven Angling’s Global […]

A bonefish flat in the Adelaide area of New Providence was recently severely damaged when mangroves were illegally removed by heavy equipment to make space for an unsanctioned coastal development. This bonefish flat was one of the few untouched natural areas left in New Providence, and was frequented by anglers, guides, and residents for recreation. […]

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) has awarded Bonefish & Tarpon Trust a $250,000 grant to restore degraded coastal habitat in Southwest Florida. The NFWF grant will provide funding for the final design and permitting of two mangrove restoration projects at Shell Island Road and Marco Shores Lake in Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research […]