Isla Bella Beach Resort, an eco-luxury oceanfront destination in the Florida Keys, has announced its official Silver sponsorship of Bonefish & Tarpon Trust (BTT). This new partnership underscores Isla Bella’s commitment to environmental responsibility, conservation-minded tourism, and the preservation of the extraordinary marine ecosystems that underpin the Florida Keys’ world-class flats fishery. “As a resort rooted in the […]
Gangler’s North Seal River Lodge, a renowned fly-in-only fishing operation in Northern Manitoba, has renewed its support of Bonefish & Tarpon Trust as a Gold Partner. “As passionate aficionados of fly-fishing the flats and really all things fishing, we strongly value the programs and studies BTT is involved in and felt it important Ganglers help support their […]
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is moving forward with targeted, seasonal protections for the bonefish pre-spawning aggregation (PSA) site discovered by Bonefish & Tarpon Trust in Biscayne National Park. The discovery in 2023 was the first of its kind in Florida waters, and an exciting sign of the fishery’s long-awaited recovery. The […]
Floyd Skiff Co., a premier manufacturer of shallow-water fishing boats, has renewed its support of Bonefish & Tarpon Trust as a Gold Partner. Located in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, Floyd Skiff Co. has generously donated a 6WT skiff in support of BTT’s 2025 Florida Boat Sweepstakes, which will raise funds for BTT’s conservation and water quality initiatives across […]
Bonefish & Tarpon Trust will honor conservation leaders Jeff Harkavy, Tim Borski, and Chris and Wendi Peterson at the organization’s 8th International Science Symposium, November 7-8, 2025, at the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. BTT founding member Jeff Harkavy will receive the Lefty Kreh Award for Lifetime Achievement in Conservation in recognition of his service […]
If you have worked with BTT in the Florida Keys in the past year, you have likely worked with Jess in her role as technical assistant for The Florida Keys Initiative. Recently, Jess has taken the helm of BTT’s Conservation Captain Program. We interviewed Jess for this National Women’s Fly Fishing Day about the many […]
The Yellow Dog Community and Conservation Foundation (YDCCF) has awarded a $20,000 grant to Bonefish & Tarpon Trust (BTT) to establish a mangrove nursery that will support BTT’s efforts to restore ecologically important mangrove habitat in The Bahamas. YDCCF is a non-profit foundation focused on preserving, protecting and enhancing the places and communities that matter to […]
At Bonefish & Tarpon Trust, we know conserving habitat is the best way to conserve our fisheries. And the most meaningful impacts are large-scale and science-based. For more than 50 years, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has supported this approach through the National Estuarine Research Reserve System, a network of 30 sites designated […]
Magic Tilt Trailers, a premier boat-trailer manufacturer, has announced its support of Bonefish & Tarpon Trust (BTT) as a Silver Partner. “Magic Tilt Trailers is honored to support the mission of Bonefish & Tarpon Trust. Preserving marine wildlife is a cause we deeply value, and we’re proud to help researchers transport their boats safely to the water,” […]
Contributed by Global Rescue For saltwater fly anglers, the thrill of chasing bonefish, tarpon, and elusive permit across crystal-clear flats is irresistible. Achieving the coveted Grand Slam—landing all three species in a single day—is the pinnacle of the sport. But what happens when your adventure takes a turn? From remote atolls in the Indian Ocean […]
