02-16-2007, 07:33 PM
[size 1]MIAMI BEACH, FL. - The Billfish Foundation (TBF) today honored a North
Carolina resident for his efforts in conserving the billfish species throughout the 2006 competition year. Walt Spruill was honored for his catch-and-release efforts of sailfish while offshore fishing on the Atlantic Ocean. He received the award for Top Release Captain for Sailfish in the Atlantic Ocean. Spruill was presented his awards at the historic Miami Beach Rod & Reel Club on Friday, February 16, 2007 at TBF's annual awards ceremony. Spruill currently resides in Hatteras, North Carolina.
"The success of TBF's efforts to conserve billfish and other large pelagic species relies heavily on the volunteer participation of captains, anglers, and mates in our Tag and Release Program," Ellen Peel, President of TBF, said. "Walt Spruill's efforts help bring us closer to rebuilding billfish populations and conserving our oceans."
TBF is the world's leading non-profit organization dedicated to advancing research, socio-economic awareness and public policy to conserve billfish worldwide, which helps ensure healthy oceans and strong coastal economies. The Annual Tag and Release Competition contributes significant data for scientists and decision makers to reveal billfish numbers, movements, growth, and other factors critical in understanding the species and its responsible management. [/size]
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Carolina resident for his efforts in conserving the billfish species throughout the 2006 competition year. Walt Spruill was honored for his catch-and-release efforts of sailfish while offshore fishing on the Atlantic Ocean. He received the award for Top Release Captain for Sailfish in the Atlantic Ocean. Spruill was presented his awards at the historic Miami Beach Rod & Reel Club on Friday, February 16, 2007 at TBF's annual awards ceremony. Spruill currently resides in Hatteras, North Carolina.
"The success of TBF's efforts to conserve billfish and other large pelagic species relies heavily on the volunteer participation of captains, anglers, and mates in our Tag and Release Program," Ellen Peel, President of TBF, said. "Walt Spruill's efforts help bring us closer to rebuilding billfish populations and conserving our oceans."
TBF is the world's leading non-profit organization dedicated to advancing research, socio-economic awareness and public policy to conserve billfish worldwide, which helps ensure healthy oceans and strong coastal economies. The Annual Tag and Release Competition contributes significant data for scientists and decision makers to reveal billfish numbers, movements, growth, and other factors critical in understanding the species and its responsible management. [/size]
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