Bonefish & Tarpon Trust has significant concerns regarding the proposed Knott-Cowen Cruise Port on the seaward side of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, near Terra Ceia Bay and Rattlesnake Key in Manatee County, Florida. This development would dramatically impact an ecologically sensitive area that is important to tarpon and many other recreational fish species, including snook, […]
Free Fly Apparel announces its support for BTT as a Bronze Sponsor! The Charleston, South Carolina-based apparel company prides itself on soft, comfortable clothing for days on the water and in the sun. Free Fly offers sun-protective apparel, jackets and outerwear, swimwear, performance athletic clothing, and more for men, women, and kids. The family-founded company […]
Bonefish & Tarpon Trust (BTT) will induct renowned Florida fishing guides, Captain Carl Ball and the late Captain Jose Wejebe, into the BTT Circle of Honor on April 16, 2026, during the 13th Annual Florida Keys Dinner and Awards Ceremony at Cheeca Lodge & Spa in Islamorada, Florida. “Carl Ball and Jose Wejebe represent the very best […]
Premier Bahamas fishing resort commits to science-based conservation of flats species Walker’s Cay, the legendary fishing resort situated in the northern cays of The Bahamas and renowned for its deep-sea and flats fishing experiences, has joined Bonefish & Tarpon Trust (BTT) as a Gold Level Sponsor. “For decades, Walker’s Cay has been recognized worldwide as […]
Celebrating a Banner Year For Conservation! 2025 has been a remarkable year for Bonefish & Tarpon Trust, from the completion of the spinning fish research project to the protection of the Biscayne Bay bonefish pre-spawning aggregation site. We’ve also made significant gains in our efforts to restore mangroves in The Bahamas and juvenile tarpon habitats […]
Turtlebox Audio is continuing to support BTT’s conservation mission as a Silver Sponsor! Built for adventure, Turtlebox speakers are designed to thrive in the same environments BTT works to protect. Waterproof, rugged, and delivering powerful sound, Turtlebox is the perfect companion for long days on the boat. Whether you’re running the flats or relaxing at […]
Garbutt’s Fishing Lodge in Punta Gorda, Belize, has announced its support for Bonefish & Tarpon Trust as a Bronze Partner! Conservation and sustainable stewardship of the flats are in the lodge’s DNA. For more than fifteen years, brothers Scully, Oliver, Eworth and Dennis Garbutt have guided anglers across waters from Punta Gorda to the Sapodilla […]
In November 2025 Bonefish & Tarpon Trust (BTT) and the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) Belize signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen collaboration on science, education, and conservation capacity building in support of Belize’s iconic flats fishery and coastal ecosystems. The signing took place during the BTT’s recent 8th International Science Symposium in Fort […]
Bonefish & Tarpon Trust (BTT) announced today that Dr. Benjamin (Ben) Jones has been selected as the recipient of the inaugural Davidson Science Award, an honor established to recognize transformative scientific contributions to flats conservation. The award is named in tribute to Tom Davidson, Sr., BTT’s Founding Chairman and an influential leader in business and conservation. “Dr. […]
Performance Eyewear Brand and Fisheries Conservation Organization Launch Fundraising Collaboration to Protect and Restore Critical Marine Habitats Bonefish & Tarpon Trust and Bajío Sunglasses have teamed up for Bajío’s Temples of Change program benefiting marine conservation. A leading independent sunglasses manufacturer, Bajío is a brand motivated by a profound connection to the water and a […]
