All Blog Posts Tagged 'Atlantic' (9)

Kil Song, owner of JigNPop.com and JigNPopForum.com has sponsored the Atlantic Tuna Project's conservation efforts both in the Atlantic and internationally in Panama this winter.  Thanks Kil for supporting the program.  JigNPop hats will be distributed to tagging members and the Black…

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Combine a nice weather window and some great reports coming from the Lindenkohl canyon, our crew of four (Keith Maurer, Capt. Scott Murdoch from Point Pleasant Charter Fishing, Vic and myself) took Keith Maurer's 36' Twin Vee Catamaran, Anticipation…

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Thankfully NOAA rejected the request to list the bluefin tuna as endangered today.  Many of us fought this movement because the data and arguments used were simply not correct.  I am all for protecting the bluefin tuna, as this entire site and effort is about conservation of tuna, however this tool, which would have recklessly quarantined fishermen is not the right answer now or into the future. …

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Mark Kane posted this great shot of a 66" (~180lbs) being tagged and released from Capt. Eric Stewart's "Tuna Fever" out of Chatham Mass. on 6/14/2010. Great photo guys! Check Tuna Fever's Facebook page for more great… Continue

Atlantic Tuna Project - Angler Care Packages from john logioco on Vimeo.

Folks - here is a short video of what the "Tagging Member" care packages look like. Thanks to sponsors like Guy Harvey Sportswear, AFTCO, Hogy Lures,… Continue

Capt. Brian Patterson from Patterson Guide Service from Bristol Rhode Island tagged the first Northern bluefin tuna in the Atlantic Tuna Project for the 2010 season this past Saturday. A beautiful 68" inch fish, which weighs about 200lbs. In this picture they are taking a measurement and in the second shot below taking care to remove the hook. These are two important tactics to learn… Continue

The Gulf oil spill is a disaster for the Western Atlantic Giant Bluefin that depend on this specific area for spawning. Barbara Block from TAG lays it out here on AOL News. Our breeders are entering the Gulf right about now and oil ridden waters will meet them and their larvae. Aside from all the harrowing pictures…

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We are super excited to announce that AFTCO (Amercian Fishing Tackle Company) is sponsoring the ATLANTIC TUNA PROJECT. Anyone around fishing knows AFTCO and the contributions that the Shedd family have given to our sport and fisheries conservation worldwide. The company was established in 1958 in Newport Beach, California. A family-owned

company that ranks among the… Continue

Today I am proud to announce the launch of the ATLANTIC TUNA PROJECT. This project will focus on the conservation of Northern Atlantic Bluefin tuna and Atlantic Yellowfin tuna. On the heels of yesterday's disaster where many nations such as Japan, Russia, China, Canada and others…

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