Bonefish & Tarpon Trust News

Photo: Patrick Williams Bonefish & Tarpon Trust’s work in Belize and Mexico started out small, but is now growing quickly to help the fishing guides and lodges address threats to the flats fishery. Here is a brief summary of the beginnings. BELIZE Bonefish & Tarpon Trust first began conducting research in Belize in 2006, when […]

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Photo: Randy Farber 1. They begin their lives looking like a clear worm  Adult tarpon spawn offshore: 80-100 miles in the Gulf of Mexico and 5-10 miles in the Atlantic Ocean. Once eggs fertilize and hatch, tarpon begin their larval stage looking like a transparent flat ribbon. This particular larva, similar to eels, bonefish, and […]

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Photo: Justin Lewis This series of blog posts will summarize five exciting discoveries about bonefish biology made by Bonefish & Tarpon Trust and our collaborators over the past 20 years. And be sure to tune in to BTT’s Facebook feed TODAY, April 10, at 12 pm EST. Dr. Ross Boucek, BTT Florida Keys Initiative Manager, […]

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Photo: Dr. Aaron Adams This series of blog posts will summarize five exciting discoveries about bonefish biology made by Bonefish & Tarpon Trust and our collaborators over the past 20 years. And be sure to tune in to BTT’s Facebook feed this Friday, April 10, at 12 pm EST. Dr. Ross Boucek, BTT Florida Keys […]

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This series of blog posts will summarize five exciting discoveries about bonefish biology made by Bonefish & Tarpon Trust and our collaborators over the past 20 years. And be sure to tune in to BTT’s Facebook feed this Friday, April 10, at 12 pm EST. Dr. Ross Boucek, BTT Florida Keys Initiative Manager, and Justin […]

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Photo: Cameron Luck This series of blog posts will summarize five exciting discoveries about bonefish biology made by Bonefish & Tarpon Trust and our collaborators over the past 20 years. And be sure to tune in to BTT’s Facebook feed this Friday, April 10, at 12 pm EST. Dr. Ross Boucek, BTT Florida Keys Initiative […]

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Photo: Justin Lewis This series of blog posts will summarize five exciting discoveries about bonefish biology made by Bonefish & Tarpon Trust and our collaborators over the past 20 years. And be sure to tune in to BTT’s Facebook feed this Friday, April 10, at 12 pm EST. Dr. Ross Boucek, BTT Florida Keys Initiative […]

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In the spirit of conservation and community, Bonefish & Tarpon Trust, Pheasants Forever, Quail Forever, and Trout Unlimited are joining together during these tough times to share youth-related resources and materials. We hope that many young anglers and hunters and their families are all still finding time and space to get outdoors and enjoy everything […]

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Photo: Silver Kings COVID-19 may be temporarily keeping us off the water, but there is plenty we can do at home to hone our angling skills, prepare for future trips, and support flats conservation! We compiled a list of five ways you can remain active and engaged while cooped up at home daydreaming about leaping […]

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Photo: Austin Coit We are pleased to announce that the 2020 BTT Photo Contest is open for submissions! Send us your very best images from the flats. We’re looking for inspiring, high quality images in two categories: Best Fish Handling Practices and Healthy Habitat. To enter: Please submit all contest photos before May 1, 2020 to […]

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