02-16-2007, 07:36 PM
[size 1]MIAMI BEACH, FL. - The Billfish Foundation (TBF) today honored two
Californians for their efforts in conserving the billfish species throughout the 2006 competition year. Paul Bender and Martha Macnab were honored for their catch-and-release efforts while offshore fishing on the Pacific Ocean. Bender received the awards for Top Release Angler of Striped Marlin in the Pacific Ocean while Macnab obtained the Overall Tagging Lady Angler award and the Top Tagging Angler of Blue Marlin in the Pacific Ocean. Both were presented their awards at the historic Miami Beach Rod & Reel Club on Friday, February 16, 2007. Bender and Macnab both currently reside in Newport Beach, California.
"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. "The work of Bender and Macnab to help continue the research and preservation in the Pacific Ocean is a crucial step in rebuilding marlin populations all over the world."
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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Californians for their efforts in conserving the billfish species throughout the 2006 competition year. Paul Bender and Martha Macnab were honored for their catch-and-release efforts while offshore fishing on the Pacific Ocean. Bender received the awards for Top Release Angler of Striped Marlin in the Pacific Ocean while Macnab obtained the Overall Tagging Lady Angler award and the Top Tagging Angler of Blue Marlin in the Pacific Ocean. Both were presented their awards at the historic Miami Beach Rod & Reel Club on Friday, February 16, 2007. Bender and Macnab both currently reside in Newport Beach, California.
"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. "The work of Bender and Macnab to help continue the research and preservation in the Pacific Ocean is a crucial step in rebuilding marlin populations all over the world."
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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