MARINE SCIENCE, CONSERVATION & STEWARDSHIP ORGANIZATIONS

We encourage you to learn more about marine environments and the health of fish stocks worldwide. This section of our site is dedicated to linking anglers to important organizations that promote conservation; protect species and environ; and conduct scientific research that plays a key role in shaping fisheries management around the globe. Visit these sites and whenever possible, donate what you can to help keep their projects, and ultimately, our sport, alive and well.

International Game Fish Association
IGFA's objectives are founded on the beliefs that game fish species, related food fish, and their habitats are economic, social, recreational, and aesthetic assets which must be maintained, wisely used and perpetuated; and that the sport of angling is an important recreational, economic, and social activity which the public must be educated to pursue in a manner consistent with sound sporting and conservation practices.
IGFA HEADQUARTERS & MUSEUM
300 Gulf Stream Way
Dania Beach , Florida 33004 U.S.A.
Location Map - Click Here
Phone (954) 927-2628
Fax (954) 924-4299
E-Mail: hq@igfa.org
Website - IGFA.ORG

The Billfish Foundation
The Billfish Foundation is the only non-profit organization dedicated solely to conserving and enhancing billfish populations around the world. TBF's comprehensive network of members and supporters includes anglers, captains, mates, tournament directors, clubs and sportfishing businesses.
THE BILLFISH FOUNDATION
2161 E. Commercial Blvd, 2nd Floor
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33308
177 Riverside Ave., Suite F#1034
Newport Beach, CA 92663
1-800-438-8247
954-938-0150

Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission
The IATTC, established by international convention in 1950, is responsible for the conservation and management of fisheries for tunas and other species taken by tuna-fishing vessels in the eastern Pacific Ocean.
Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission
8604 La Jolla Shores Drive
La Jolla CA 92037-1508
USA
Tel: (858) 546 7100

Scripps Institute of Oceanography
Scripps Institution of Oceanography is one of the oldest, largest, and most important centers for marine science research, graduate training, and public service in the world.

Southeast Fisheries Science Center
Home of the "Adopt a Billfish" program where anyone can "adopt" a billfish providing a satellite tag and personnel needed to tag and track your billfish's movements and habits.

Guy Harvey Research Institute
The mission of the Guy Harvey Research Institute is to conduct high quality, solution-oriented, basic and applied biological science research needed for effective conservation, restoration, enhancement, biodiversity maintenance and understanding of the world's wild fish resources. GHRI, through Nova Southeastern University, also provides advanced graduate training to US and international students in disciplines related to these conservation goals.

Pfleger Institute of Environmental Research
Dedicated to cutting edge field research in support of sustainable fisheries and other critical issues in marine science. PIER fills the void between academia & marine research management agencies by conducting focused, well-designed, applied field research.

Tag a Giant Foundation
TGF scientists have been innovators in the field of bluefin tuna science for over two decades. We have pioneered electronic tagging technologies, performed genetic analyses, and maintained bluefin tuna in captivity for over 8 years.

Sea Watch - Sea of Cortez
Since its founding in 1993 by a small group of Americans and Mexicans disgusted with the destruction of fisheries in the Sea of Cortez, SeaWatch has been able to accomplish huge feats in conservation. All on an annual budget of under $35,000 a year.

The Blue Ocean Institute
Blue Ocean Institute works to inspire a closer relationship with the sea through science, art, and literature.

Marine Fish Conservation Network
The Marine Fish Conservation Network is the largest national coalition solely dedicated to promoting the long-term sustainability of marine fish.

National Coalition for Marine Conservation
The USA's oldest public advocacy group dedicated exclusively to conserving ocean fish and their environment.

ReefBase
A global information system on coral reefs, their goal is to facilitate sustainable management of coral reefs and related coastal - marine environments.

Species Survival Commission
Science-based network of some 7,000 volunteer experts from almost every country of the world -Members include researchers, government officials, wildlife veterinarians, zoo and botanical institute employees, marine biologists, protected area managers, and experts on plants, birds, mammals, fish, amphibians, reptiles, and invertebrates.