The Bahamas Initiative
The Bahamas Initiative is a BTT research and conservation program designed to provide information essential to successful management of the bonefish fishery in The Bahamas. This information can then be used by guides and lodge owners, in conjunction with The Bahamas government, to create effective fish and habitat management plans. A recent economic study that was conducted as part of this Initiative documented the economic value of the recreational bonefish fishery in 2009 at $141 million, and underscored the importance of this fishery to the culture and sustainability of the
Objectives:
1) Determine the population health, economic and biological value of the
2) Engage fishing guides and lodge owners in conservation education using research as an education tool
3) Assist fishing guides and lodge owners in the formulation of a fishery conservation plan for bonefish and bonefish habitats
Background and Justification
1) The Bonefish Research Program is designed to provide urgently needed information on bonefish throughout the
2) Recent research has revealed large gaps in our knowledge about bonefish, and has revealed that many of our assumptions about bonefish were not valid. We need to fill the information gaps and correct the assumptions to ensure healthy bonefish fisheries.
3) This research program is a multi-year collaborative program that will involve participation by fishing lodges, guides, anglers, and conservation partners.
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