Florida is the fastest-growing state in the country. Most Floridians support the conservation of our natural resources, and many agree that we need to save the remaining natural habitats that sustain our state’s treasured ecosystems. Looking at our coastal areas, Florida has already lost 50% of mangroves, 2 million acres of seagrass, and 9 million […]
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission voted to pass a targeted, three-month closure of a bonefish pre-spawning aggregation (PSA) site discovered by Bonefish & Tarpon Trust (BTT) scientists in Biscayne Bay National Park (BNP). This action effectively closes a sensitive 1.74-square mile area to all fishing from March through May over the next five […]
Bonefish & Tarpon Trust’s most highly anticipated event is back! This November, the 8th International Science Symposium will convene globally recognized marine scientists, resource managers, policymakers, fishing guides, and anglers to advance flats fisheries conservation. BTT’s triennial Symposium is the world’s largest gathering of the stakeholders working to conserve bonefish, tarpon, and permit, and their […]
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 […]
