02-16-2007, 07:10 PM
MIAMI BEACH, FL. - The Billfish Foundation (TBF) today honored two
Californians for their efforts in conserving the billfish species throughout<br />
the 2006 competition year. Paul Bender and Martha Macnab were honored for<br />
their catch-and-release efforts while offshore fishing on the Pacific<br />
Ocean. Bender received the awards for Top Release Angler of Striped Marlin<br />
in the Pacific Ocean while Macnab obtained the Overall Tagging Lady Angler<br />
award and the Top Tagging Angler of Blue Marlin in the Pacific Ocean. Both<br />
were presented their awards at the historic Miami Beach Rod & Reel Club on<br />
Friday, February 16, 2007. Bender and Macnab both currently reside in<br />
Newport Beach, California.
"The success of TBF's efforts to conserve billfish and other large pelagic<br />
species relies heavily on the volunteer participation of captains, anglers,<br />
and mates in our Tag and Release Program," Ellen Peel, President of TBF,<br />
said. "The work of Bender and Macnab to help continue the research and<br />
preservation in the Pacific Ocean is a crucial step in rebuilding marlin<br />
populations all over the world."
TBF is the world's leading non-profit organization dedicated to advancing<br />
research, socio-economic awareness and public policy to conserve billfish<br />
worldwide, which helps ensure healthy oceans and strong coastal economies.<br />
The Annual Tag and Release Competition contributes significant data for<br />
scientists and decision makers to reveal billfish numbers, movements,<br />
growth, and other factors critical in understanding the species and its<br />
responsible management.
Californians for their efforts in conserving the billfish species throughout<br />
the 2006 competition year. Paul Bender and Martha Macnab were honored for<br />
their catch-and-release efforts while offshore fishing on the Pacific<br />
Ocean. Bender received the awards for Top Release Angler of Striped Marlin<br />
in the Pacific Ocean while Macnab obtained the Overall Tagging Lady Angler<br />
award and the Top Tagging Angler of Blue Marlin in the Pacific Ocean. Both<br />
were presented their awards at the historic Miami Beach Rod & Reel Club on<br />
Friday, February 16, 2007. Bender and Macnab both currently reside in<br />
Newport Beach, California.
"The success of TBF's efforts to conserve billfish and other large pelagic<br />
species relies heavily on the volunteer participation of captains, anglers,<br />
and mates in our Tag and Release Program," Ellen Peel, President of TBF,<br />
said. "The work of Bender and Macnab to help continue the research and<br />
preservation in the Pacific Ocean is a crucial step in rebuilding marlin<br />
populations all over the world."
TBF is the world's leading non-profit organization dedicated to advancing<br />
research, socio-economic awareness and public policy to conserve billfish<br />
worldwide, which helps ensure healthy oceans and strong coastal economies.<br />
The Annual Tag and Release Competition contributes significant data for<br />
scientists and decision makers to reveal billfish numbers, movements,<br />
growth, and other factors critical in understanding the species and its<br />
responsible management.