Month: May 2022

Steve Trippe’s annual “3T” tournament was hosted in May by Alejandro Vega (“Mr. Sandflea”) at the Holbox Tarpon Club. The event raised more than $10,000 to support BTT’s conservation efforts in Mexico. Vega is a leader in the flats fishery of the Yucatán Peninsula. Not only has he trained many of the guides now working […]

Sunbrella, the leading manufacturer of performance fabrics servicing the marine industry, has renewed its support of Bonefish & Tarpon Trust as a Silver Sponsor. As the flagship brand of Glen Raven, Inc., Sunbrella has demonstrated a long-standing commitment to sustainability for over 60 years by producing top-quality textiles for indoor and outdoor living, including on […]

Construction on the flats of Belize’s Cayo Rosario. Photo: Dr. Addiel Perez Until recently, Belize and Mexico have struck a good balance between the development of fisheries, tourism, and conservation. The governments established marine protected areas (MPAS) and implemented regulations to ensure the long-term sustainability of natural resources without jeopardizing livelihoods, local economies, and the […]

By Chris Santella  Photo: Christina Wilson / FWC When the COVID-19 pandemic swept across college campuses, most students hunkered down to endure months of uninspired online education, augmented with marathon video game/Tik-Tok sessions. Elijah Dwoskin headed to the Keys. To work for free. And Dr. Ross Boucek and Bonefish & Tarpon Trust gained a valuable […]

The Islands of Islamorada, a luxury vacation resort located in the Upper Florida Keys, has established its support of Bonefish & Tarpon Trust as a Silver Sponsor. “The Frisbie family and The Islands of Islamorada are honored to contribute to the preservation of our marine life and environment,” said Dave Frisbie, Co-founder of the Frisbie […]

Casa Vieja Lodge, a luxurious angling retreat located on the Pacific Coast of Guatemala, has become a Gold Sponsor of Bonefish & Tarpon Trust. “We are excited to support BTT on their conservation efforts,” said co-owner Captain David Salazar. “With four toddler girls of our own it’s important to us to continue to lead by […]

Matt Connolly Bonefish & Tarpon Trust will honor Matt Connolly with the Lefty Kreh Award for Lifetime Achievement in Conservation at the organization’s 7th International Science Symposium & Flats Expo, November 4-5, 2022, at the PGA National Resort in Palm Beach, FL. “Matt Connolly shaped the cause of conservation in our nation,” said BTT President and […]