This report represents some events the FWC handled over the past week; however, it does not include all actions taken by the Division of Law Enforcement.

This report represents some events the FWC handled over the past week; however, it does not include all actions taken by the Division of Law Enforcement.

For Immediate Release

The Billfish Foundation President Ellen Peel in Brazil for 10 day worldwide summit but is not overly optimistic about strong conservation measures being passed

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. USA and RECIFE, Brazil -- (November 6, 2009) -- Ellen Peel who was recently appointed as the new U.S. Commissioner to the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tuna (ICCAT) is in Brazil today for the start of the 21st annual meeting of the commission.

For Immediate Release

Dr. Jane Lubchenco, under secretary of commerce for oceans and atmosphere and NOAA administrator issued the following statement urging the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) to heed the scientific advice and adopt measures that will end overfishing in the Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean and put bluefin tuna on the path to recovery. The ICCAT is scheduled to meet this week in Brazil.

Made possible by a grant from Marine Ventures Foundation

Tags Recovered Off New York

Two reports of tagged dolphinfish being recovered off New York were received since the last newsletter. This brings the number of dolphin reported recaptured this year off New York to three and the total for the year to 48 fish. With a little over 1,000 fish tagged in 2009, the record-setting recovery rate of 4.6 percent is being maintained.

HOT News from the IGFA – October 2009
IGFA School of Sportfishing kicks off
2010 date set to honor 2009’s top anglers
October Hot Catches
Guy Harvey art exhibit opens
Also at the IGFA Museum
Oceans Five Naples Gala
IGFA Launches National Anglers
Did You Know?
IGFA accepting grant requests
Calendar of upcoming IGFA events

This report represents some events the FWC handled over the past week; however, it does not include all actions taken by the Division of Law Enforcement.

For Immediate Release

NOAA Fisheries Service implemented a rule, effective October 16, 2009, to reduce the sea turtle bycatch in the bottom longline component of the Gulf of Mexico reef fish fishery.

For Immediate Release

In 2008, NOAA Fisheries Service implemented a recreational quota of 1.368 million pounds for greater amberjack harvested in the Gulf of Mexico. Recreational landings data indicate the recreational quota has been met. Therefore, in accordance with the regulations, beginning at 12:01 a.m., local time, on October 24, 2009, the recreational fishery for greater amberjack in federal waters is closed.

For Immediate Release

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. – The Billfish Foundation has learned its efforts this past summer calling for a ban on international trade in Atlantic bluefin tuna has received the support of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

This report represents some events the FWC handled over the past week; however, it does not include all actions taken by the Division of Law Enforcement.

For Immediate Release

Program support includes outreach to staff, members and Fishing Hall of Fame & Museum visitors

ALEXANDRIA, VA (October 1, 2009) – The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) today announced that the International Game Fish Association (IGFA) joins a growing list of partners who support and promote the Anglers’ Legacy program. Anglers’ Legacy, a national mission from the Take Me Fishing™ campaign, encourages outdoor enthusiasts to introduce newcomers to boating and fishing.