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As the global leader in advancing billfish science and responsible conservation policy, The Billfish Foundation, founded in 1986 by the late Winthrop P. Rockefeller, strives to ensure that billfish stocks remain available for generations of sportfishers. TBF is a member-based, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Our international network is comprised of boat owners, anglers, captains, mates, scientists, and businesses related to sportfishing and boating, all of which are committed to the responsible use and management of billfish and associated species. Our guiding philosophy focuses on the conservation of billfish and their resources, highlighting the economic returns from these efforts are far greater for businesses and communities than the alternatives. TBF recommends management strategies based on sound science, including biological, statistical, and economic factors.