About the Billfish Foundation

The Billfish Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that works globally to advance the conservation of billfish and associated highly migratory species through research, advocacy and education. Founded in 1986 by Winthrop P. Rockefeller, Dr. Eric Prince, and a group of fifty founding members, The Billfish Foundation fosters strong billfish conservation ethics to educate anglers of all generations and provide a voice for billfish and the global recreational sport fishing industry. The Billfish Foundation’s Tag & Release program, which began in 1990, has grown to be the largest international private billfish tagging program with over 280,000 reports, and serves as a cornerstone of its mission. With a focus on integrating science and policy, The Billfish Foundation continues to be a leader in influencing effective fishery management solutions that benefit both billfish populations and the angling community.