New Regional Alliance Boosts Sportfishing Tourism to Create Jobs in Vulnerable Coastal Communities
Representatives from three Central American countries sign a Memorandum of Understanding to promote job creation and improve security in coastal areas through sportfishing tourism. The new regional platform aims to strengthen the blue economy, support marine conservation, and empower vulnerable coastal communities. Fisheries management cannot be tackled in isolation, especially when it involves highly migratory […]
Reflecting on the Success of Our Fundraiser Event!
Billfish Conservation Newsletter Reflecting on the Success of Our Fundraiser Event! Dear Conservation Friends, We are thrilled to share the incredible success of our recent Billfish Conservation Project Fundraiser event held on February 16, 2024 at Dolores, but you call me Lolita in Miami during Miami International Boatshow. Your support, enthusiasm, and dedication made this […]
The story of the sea lion that had a happy ending ✨
Billfish Conservation Project supports Sea lion release in Guatemala! In May 2023, we received a disoriented California sea lion at the Marine Conservation Center AGHN (CCM) located in Aldea Madre Vieja, Taxisco. After a comprehensive medical evaluation by the veterinarians at La Aurora Zoo, the diagnosis was pneumonia and low weight (80kg). Immediately, a […]
Billfish Conservation Project Announces 3rd Annual Beach Clean Up
Iztapa, Escuintla. Guatemala – The Billfish Conservation Project is excited to announce its 3rd Annual Beach Clean Up event, aimed at promoting environmental stewardship and raising awareness about the critical need for marine conservation. The event is scheduled to take place on September 16 at Pacific Fins Resort, and the organization is inviting community members, […]
Empowering education: Billfish Conservation Project and Guy Harvey Foundation
Introducing Our New Computer Lab We are thrilled to announce a significant stride towards enhancing education at Escuela Santa Marta—the generous donation of a state-of-the-art Computer Lab from Guy Harvey Foundation and Billfish Conservation Project. This landmark contribution will undoubtedly reshape the learning landscape for our students and equip them with essential skills for the […]
8th Annual Guatemala Billfish Invitational SOLD OUT!!!!
Get ready anglers! The 8th Annual Guatemala Billfish Invitational just got bigger. Which means is shaping up to be the biggest in Guatemala’s history. It’s no surprise we have this turnout. Last year’s event was our largest and the vibe after that one indicated that 2023’s event will surpass it. As last year, we will […]
Latin America and Caribbean Fisheries Congress May 15-18, 2023 Cancun Convention Center, Cancun, Mexico
On May 15-18 Billfish Conservation Project Scientific Director Dr. Nelson Ehrhardt with our Director of Operations Juan Manuel Cobar went to the LACF (Latin America and Caribbean Fisheries Congress) organized in Cancun Mexico. The American Fisheries Society welcomed all people interested in fisheries science, management and conservation throughout Latin America and the Caribbean to join […]
2nd Billfish Conservation Project Fundraiser Cocktail 2023
2nd Annual Billfish Fundraiser Cocktail Miami, FL. February 2023 A HUGE congrats to everyone involved. What an event! The Billfish Fundraiser Cocktail was a blast and thanks to all the donors we can keep pushing hard in conservation in the region. Special Thanks to all of our event sponsors: Costa del Mar, Yeti, Passion Restaurant […]
Guatemala Billfish Invitational – Record Event!
The newsletter we have been waiting for… The 7th Annual Guatemala Billfish Invitational Tournament was recently organized from December 8th to the 12th, 2022. We are still on a high… WHAT AN EVENT! Guatemala is a country that over the years has proven to have the best sailfish fishery in the world. It’s the perfect destination for many anglers to obtain multiple shots in one day and this event proved such statement. Our main objective for this tournament is to create awareness for the […]
1st ANNUAL BEACH CLEAN UP 2022
1st Annual Beach Clean Up Guatemala 2022 GUATEMALA: Over 1,000 pounds of plastic waste has been collected at a beach in Iztapa, Escuintla Guatemala by a team and friends of Billfish Conservation Project. During a campaign as part of the 1st annual beach clean up 2022, BCP team collected garbage from the Iztapa beach for two-and-a-half […]
