The Billfish Foundation

The Billfish Foundation is the only non-profit organization dedicated solely to conserving and enhancing billfish populations around the world.

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What started as a community-driven collaboration between anglers, guides, scientists, and partners has grown into an exciting effort focused on understanding striped marlin behavior and migration.

Learn more about the Marlin Fly Project:
https://t.co/d6qZUmpNPG

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Congratulations to Steve Goione, The Billfish Foundation’s 2026 Artist of the Year.

Think you have what it takes for 2027?

Submit your artwork here:
https://t.co/PylM8On2hl

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The Skillie Project is back.

Interested in joining the mission?
Email: [email protected]

Learn more about the project here:
https://t.co/8gZltx3DAN

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From the Gulf of America to Costa Rica, anglers and crews around the world continue to make an impact through tag and release. This week, we’re recognizing milestone achievements that help drive billfish research and conservation forward — one tag, one release, one fish at a time

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Two legends. Two lasting legacies.

This year, The Billfish Foundation proudly honors Captain James “Bubba” Carter and Molly Fleming with Lifetime Achievement Awards recognizing their extraordinary impact on the sportfishing community and billfish conservation.

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From Orange Beach to Venice to Pensacola, these events are bringing together anglers, families, and the sportfishing community we all care so deeply about. Here are some of the incredible tournaments helping drive conservation forward while keeping the offshore tradition alive.

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Join us for Pelagic Nights at Papa’s Raw Bar in Pompano Beach on May 22 at 6 PM for an evening benefiting The Billfish Foundation. Enjoy live music, raffles, and giveaways, all while helping support billfish conservation and the future of our oceans.

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The future of billfish conservation starts with the next generation

The Steve C. Levi Memorial Trophy Youth Conservation Award recognizes young anglers ages 12–17 making a difference through conservation and responsible fishing

Apply now and learn more: https://t.co/Qf417HFez6

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Project Gulf launches this May through September as one of TBF’s largest coordinated satellite tagging efforts focused on blue marlin and white marlin in the Gulf of America.

Interested in joining the Project Gulf Fleet or supporting a tag deployment? Email [email protected]

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401 days. One journey.
Tagged off West Palm Beach aboard LILY and recaptured in the Keys aboard MISS CHIEF, this sailfish traveled 130+ nautical miles.
Every tag tells a story. This is why it matters.

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What a night at the 2026 Tag & Release Award Ceremony!
We were honored to recognize this year’s outstanding anglers, captains, and teams whose dedication to conservation continues to move billfish research forward. View the full photo gallery: https://t.co/TInJqrlEBO

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40 years of impact. Gear that gives back.

Grab the limited-edition 40th Anniversary YETI and the new 3-piece 8’ tagging stick built for real conservation on the water.

Shop now at https://t.co/t8Mcp3Bmej

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Think you can tell them apart?

From sailfish to marlin to swordfish, identification is not always as simple as it looks. Our brand new Species Identification guide breaks it all down.

Now live:
https://t.co/vMxHAOF2CT

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Tortuga was a splash, but don’t worry… the tide will roll back in next year! 🌊😉

Until then, you can support our mission and help protect the ocean by donating to Rock The Ocean! 100% of donations go to Conservation Village Partners like us!

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After a premature pop-off, one of our satellite tags drifted north and disappeared deep into mangroves near Fort Pierce. Scientists, anglers, and partners came together in real time. Data was shared. Buried beneath mangrove roots and nearly invisible, the tag was finally found.

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For the women who don’t head in early.

Waterproof. Windproof. Built for offshore.
Clean enough to wear anywhere after.

Helly Hansen x The Billfish Foundation
Women’s Tag Flag Jackets — available now.

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@RockTheOcean’s 13th Annual #TortugaMusicFestival is THIS WEEKEND in Ft. Lauderdale!🤩 Get your passes NOW and visit us in Conservation Village! 🦈🎸

👉 Tickets on sale now at https://t.co/abll6YgBhD

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Some days are good.
Some days change the record books.

At Casa Vieja Lodge, March delivered exactly that.

🔥 506 Pacific sailfish released in a single day — the highest daily total in lodge history.
And just weeks later… they nearly did it again with 497 releases.

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Milestone Monday

From first tags to milestone releases, these moments represent more than numbers. They reflect dedication on the water and a global commitment to billfish conservation.

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Our newest publication reveals how advanced elemental profiling can quickly and accurately distinguish marlin species without damaging samples.

Explore this study and more research shaping the future of billfish conservation

Read more at https://t.co/AE2M95cbWl