The Spring 2023 issue of the Bonefish & Tarpon Journal is now available to read online. Receive a year-long subscription to the Journal when you support BTT with an annual membership. Join today!
Here are some of the stories you’ll find inside:
No Time To Waste
By Alexandra Marvar
The discovery of pharmaceutical contaminants in redfish throughout Florida underscores the urgent need for wastewater treatment reform.
Charting the Way Forward
By Michael Adno
Bonefish & Tarpon Trust is collaborating with Florida Keys fishing guides to support a set of science-based recommendations for the Florida Keys Marine Sanctuary’s Restoration Blueprint.
The Pogy Problem
By T. Edward Dickens
Unsustainable commercial fishing for menhaden in the Gulf of Mexico and mid-Atlantic poses a major threat to tarpon and other valuable gamefish.
The Uninvited Guest
By Mike Conner
As Florida guides report an increase in shark interactions, Bonefish & Tarpon Trust and resource managers seek science-based solutions.
New Tech Reveals Bonefish Secrets
By Chris Hunt
New technology is aiding BTT in tracking down bonefish pre-spawning aggregation locations in the Florida Keys, building on techniques used previously in BTT’s Bahamas bonefish research.
BTT Expands Presence in Belize
By Chris Santella
Since 2006 BTT has been providing scientific and policy expertise in Belize. Now, the program is expanding to support education, active conservation, and advise on policy and management.
Florida Keys on the Wing
By Monte Burke
BTT is developing new methods to evaluate Florida’s tarpon fishery, including aerial surveys.
For more, visit BTT.org/Journal
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