Billfish Conservation Act 2011
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Billfish Conservation Act Introduced to Congress
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Congressional Leadership Must Take Action for Billfish
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Fish photos needed for app
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GCFI-IGFA Recreational Fisheries Scholarship
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IGFA Opposes NMFS's Weak Hook Proposal
The United States National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has issued a proposed rule to require the use of “weak hooks” on pelagic longline vessels fishing in the Gulf of Mexico.
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IGFA supports closing the Gulf of Mexico to surface longlines
Longline fishing in the Gulf of Mexico results in tremendous bycatch of imperiled billfish, bluefin tuna and other pelagic species. It is time we rethink how we commercially fish in this body of water.
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IGFA to Propose Bluefin Tuna Protection at ICCAT Meeting
With the plight of the Atlantic bluefin tuna growing ever more grim, 13 fishing clubs and organizations from 10 countries have signed a proposal that IGFA President Rob Kramer will circulate at the meeting in Paris, France on the 17th – 27th November 2010. |
IGMR First Tag Pops Up
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Introduction of Fishery Conservation Act
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La Rosa Mistica attacks sport fishing vessel in Costa Rica
An alarming incident in Costa Rican waters pits a recreational fishing boat against agressive Venezuelan seiners.
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Legal Effort to Save Marine Sportfishing in California
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Legislation Introduced to Stop Unwarranted Fisheries Closures in the United States
June 23, 2011
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New swordfish rules
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NMFS HMS Panel April 2011
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NOAA Reopens More than 5000 Square Miles of Closed Gulf Fishing Area
NOAA has announced that 5,144 sqaure miles have been reopened to recreational and commercial fishing in the Gulf of Mexico.
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NOAA Strategy for Future Re-openings
The next federal re-opening priorities include a 5,628-square mile area and a 2,927-square mile area located off eastern Louisiana, just west and south of the Mississippi River delta. NOAA is currently processing samples collected in these two areas, which could re-open within the next few weeks pending test results. |
NOAA Summer Update
Summer Reminder:
Help NOAA Understand the Economic Contributions of
Saltwater Recreational Fishing
As you make that visit to the tackle shop or hatch plans for your next fishing trip, take a moment to think about how important all those dollars and cents spent on fishing are to your community, the nation, and the sport as a whole.
Fishing is among America’s oldest, most treasured pastimes. According to a 2008 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Agency (NOAA) report, recreational saltwate
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Public Comments Needed on Highly Migratory Species Plan
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Support the Billfish Conservation Act of 2010
It takes less than a minute to tell your local Representative how much healthy fisheries matter. Support H.R. bill 5804 today!
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Tuna Protection Needed
The first standardized, global assessment of these fishes, using Red List criteria, reveals threatened species needing protection.
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