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![](mailto:?subject=Save Billfish by Closing Loophole&body=<img class=" size-medium wp-image-3282 alignleft" src="https://guyharveyoutpostblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/602.jpg?w=300" alt="602" width="300" height="222" />By Sue Cocking, Guy Harvey Outpost staff writer
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Bill Shedd-- president of AFTCO Manufacturing Co., and a principal in Guy Harvey Outpost Resorts--was asked last year by Marlin magazine what would be the single most important change we could make to current management policy in 2016 to benefit billfish stocks.
His answer: for NOAA Fisheries to get on with finalizing its promised rulemaking on the Billfish Conservation Act signed into law by President Barack Obama in 2012. The law bans importation and sale of billfish (marlin, sailfish and spearfish) into the continental U.S., but still allows traditional fisheries within the Hawaiian Islands and Pacific territories. More than three years after the law was adopted, NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service has yet to propose rules to implement it.
According to Shedd: "The law intended that the Hawaiian exemption allow only for traditional harvest and consumption within the islands, and that billfish should not be allowed to be shipped from Hawaii to the U.S. mainland. A ruling from NOAA Fisheries is needed to close a possible loophole and prevent possible cheating of billfish caught in other parts of the world being shipped through Hawaii and labeled as caught in Hawaii."
"This clarification would not only protect billfish stocks in Hawaii, but in other parts of the world as well," Shedd added. "The U.S. has been the world's largest market for billfish. The Billfish Conservation Act was passed to prevent billfish importation into the U.S. by removing economic incentive in other countries to catch billfish and export them to the U.S. Allowing the Billfish Conservation Act to proceed as intended will have a huge positive impact on billfish stocks."
Some knowledgeable observers say the delay in implementation may have to do with tasking bureaucrats at NMFS to draft what may turn out to be trade regulations rather than fisheries regulations--not normally their purview even though the agency is under the Department of Commerce.
But of one thing Shedd and other fisheries conservationists are adamant: no billfish, whether from the U.S. or foreign countries, may be sold in the continental U.S.
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Sue Cocking chronicles the Guy Harvey Outpost travel and adventure experience in regular blog posts on GuyHarveyOutpostNews.com/. For 21 years, Cocking covered the full spectrum of outdoors adventure opportunities in South Florida and beyond for the Miami Herald, including fishing, diving, hunting, paddling camping, sailing and powerboat racing. She is a certified scuba diver and holder of an IGFA women's world fly fishing record for a 29-pound permit.
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![](mailto:?subject=Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation and Shark Allies Support Signing of Shark Fin Trade Legislation in Florida&body=Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed into law the bill that bans the importation of shark fins into Florida and closes loopholes that enabled the illegal shark fin trade.
The Kristin Jacobs Ocean Conservation Act, named after the late Rep. Kristin Jacobs, was introduced in late 2019 and approved by the House and Senate in March. Rep. Jacobs co-spearheaded the legislation with support from the <a href="https://www.guyharvey.com/ocean-foundation">Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation</a> (GHOF), <a href="https://www.sharkallies.com/">Shark Allies</a> and Senate bill sponsor Sen. Travis Huston (R-Palm Coast).
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“Prohibiting the importation of shark fins into Florida is a tremendous first step in protecting global shark populations. Until now, Florida’s airports and seaports were the main thoroughfare for illegal fins from the Caribbean and Central America,” said Guy Harvey, chairman of the GHOF. “We appreciate the efforts of Rep. Jacobs and wish she were here with us to see the results of her diligent work. We also thank the governor for his support and will continue to push this legislation nationally.”
This is a monumental victory for shark conservation advocates in North America since Florida is currently the number one hub for the sale, import and transport of ill-gotten shark fins. Researchers from Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) Guy Harvey Research Institute (GHRI) determined that fins from upward of <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16972875">73 million</a> sharks end up in the global market annually. The high demand for shark fins in Asia fuels the global shark fin trade, with a large portion of the fins harvested illegally.
”I am grateful that the Kristin Jacobs Ocean Conservation Act is now a part of Florida law and moves our state in the right direction of putting an end to the ecologically harmful and morally repugnant practice of illegal shark finning,” said Senator Hutson.
The law finally puts an end to a long list of regulations and loopholes that prevented the proper enforcement of the Florida shark finning ban, which was implemented in 2012. These loopholes allowed Florida ports to become a major hub for the transport of illegal shark fins to China and other Asian countries where the price for shark fins exceeds normal market prices.
“State fin bans have paved the way to make a campaign for a national fin ban a possibility,” says Stefanie Brendl, executive director of Shark Allies. “And the state of Florida has been a key component of a movement towards ending the fin trade in the U.S. While a nationwide ban is the ultimate goal, it is uncertain when that will become a reality, and whether that effort will have to come with exemptions and concessions, as most federal acts do. Having state AND federal legislation in place assures that sharks receive protection sooner, rather than later. There simply is no reason why Florida ports needed to keep allowing fin shipments in hopes that national legislation would eventually fix the problem. Local action matters. It is the pathway to national action.”
About the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation: The Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation (GHOF) conducts scientific research and hosts educational programs aimed at conserving the marine environment. The GHOF also funds affiliated researchers working to better understand our ocean ecosystem and educators helping to foster the next era of marine conservationists. The GHOF will help ensure that future generations can enjoy and benefit from a properly balanced ocean ecosystem. <a href="http://www.GHOF.org">www.GHOF.org</a>
About NSU’s Guy Harvey Research Institute: Established in 1999, NSU’s Guy Harvey Research Institute (GHRI) is a collaboration between the renowned marine artist, scientist and explorer, Dr. Guy Harvey, and Nova Southeastern University’s Halmos College of Arts and Sciences. The mission of NSU’s GHRI is to provide the scientific information necessary to understand, conserve, and effectively manage the world’s marine fishes and their ecosystems. It is one of only a handful of private organizations dedicated exclusively to the science-based conservation of marine fish populations and biodiversity. The research, education and outreach activities of NSU’s GHRI are supported by the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation, Intradeco, extramural research grants, philanthropic donations by private businesses and individuals and NSU.
About Shark Allies: Shark Allies is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the protection and conservation of sharks and rays by focusing on taking action, raising awareness, and guiding initiatives that reduce the destructive overfishing of sharks. The organization has deep roots in shark fin trade legislation, creating the first of its kind in Hawaii in 2010, and many to follow. <a href="http://www.sharkallies.com">www.sharkallies.com</a>
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PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL—FEBRUARY 30, 2012— The award-winning nature documentary, <a title="TIYO: Sharks web site" href="http://www.thisisyourocean.com/" target="_blank">This is Your Oceans: Sharks</a>, completes its national tour with a series of final live showings in Palm Beach County starting March 21st with a gala evening event at <a title="Downtown 16 Theatre web site" href="http://www.cobbtheatres.com/downtown16.aspx" target="_blank">Cobb Theatres 16</a> at <a title="Downtown at the Gardens web site" href="http://downtownatthegardens.com/" target="_blank">Downtown at the Gardens</a> in Palm Beach Gardens.
The film’s stars—celebrated marine artists and conservationists Dr. <a title="Guy Harvey Inc. web site" href="http://www.guyharvey.com" target="_blank">Guy Harvey</a> and <a title="Wyland's web site" href="http://www.wyland.com" target="_blank">Wyland</a> along with shark expert and diver <a title="JASA web site" href="http://www.scuba-adventures.com/index.php" target="_blank">Jim Abernethy</a> and Emmy award winning director <a title="About George Schellenger" href="http://www.statusproductions.com/aboutus.html" target="_blank">George C. Schellenger</a>— are scheduled to attend the first showing, which will also feature a live auction of the artists’ original art. Tickets for the gala evening, which include light hors d'oeuvres and wine, are priced at $22.
All of the net proceeds from the gala opening and subsequent showings of the film at both Cobb Theatres 16 at Downtown at the Gardens and Cobb Theaters 18 in Jupiter are being donated to the <a title="BNT web site" href="http://www.bnt.bs/" target="_blank">Bahamas National Trust</a> which recently headed a campaign resulting in the <a title="Guy Harvey Comments on Bahamas Shark Ban" href="http://guyharvey.wordpress.com/2011/07/11/guy-harvey-applauds-decision-to-ban-commercial-shark-fishing-in-bahamas/" target="_blank">Government of the Bahamas prohibiting all commercial shark fishing</a> in its more than 240,000 square miles of territorial waters. The Bahamas is the fourth country to ban shark fishing after Honduras, the Maldives and Palau.
One of the premier shark-watching destinations for divers, reeling in $800 million over the past 20 years for the Bahamian national economy, sharks, according to Dr. Harvey, are worth much more alive than dead.
“Many countries have seen their populations of sharks annihilated by commercial over-exploitation,” said Dr. Harvey. “Research has shown that shark populations do not recover. Other countries will take encouragement from the Bahamas’ very bold move. They are realizing very quickly the value of the living shark in maintaining the health of reef ecosystems. In addition, the economic value of a living shark to ecotourism is now widely accepted as a sustainable and non-consumptive use of a marine resource with many additional benefits to respective island nations.”
Instrumental in bringing the shark documentary to Palm Beach is Jeffrey Berman, whose company, <a title="Berman Enterprises web site" href="http://www.bermanenterprises.com/index.html" target="_blank">Berman Enterprises LP</a>, owns and manages Downtown at the Gardens.
“This documentary certainly changed the way I looked at these magnificent animals and gave me a new understanding of why it’s so important to be caretakers for our oceans and the creatures that inhabit them,” said Berman. “I have to especially thank the folks from Cobb Theatres for donating the theaters for these showings, it was a very generous commitment.”
Joining Cobb as sponsors are <a title="WFM web site" href="http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/" target="_blank">Whole Foods Market</a> and the <a title="GHOF web site" href="http://www.guyharveyoceanfoundation.org" target="_blank">Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation</a>.
This is Your Ocean: Sharks, which premiered last year at the prestigious <a title="NBFF web site" href="http://www.newportbeachfilmfest.com/2012/" target="_blank">Newport Beach Film Festival</a>, reveals up close the misconceptions and myths surrounding these misunderstood predators of the sea and promotes global shark conservation. Millions of sharks are killed each year in the shark-fin trade to stratify the global appetite for shark-fin soup.
The film’s director, George Schellenger, said following the Palm Beach County live showings the documentary will be available to home audiences via Blu Ray, DVD and downloads.
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Davie, FL – February 2, 2015 – The Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation and the <a href="http://www.nova.edu/ocean/ghri/index.html">Guy Harvey Research Institute</a> (GHRI) at Nova Southeastern University, one of the world’s leading shark research groups, are launching the <a href="http://www.greatsharkrace.com/">Guy Harvey Great Shark Race</a> (GSR). This race allows businesses and individuals to sponsor sharks through the purchase of satellite tracking tags. These tags enable researchers and the public to follow these sharks online in near real-time. Whoever’s sharks travels the furthest in six months wins a Florida Keys fishing vacation.
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The GSR kicks-off on April 2, 2015 after GHRI researchers return from an expedition to Isla Mujeres, Mexico to deploy satellite tags on mako sharks. The second leg of the race starts on June 1, 2015, when researchers will be in Grand Cayman to tag oceanic whitetip sharks. The Smart Position or Temperature (SPOT) tags utilize the latest in tracking technology to allow researchers and the public to follow the sharks online in near real-time.
According to the IUCN, one-third of open ocean shark species are threatened with extinction. The data gathered in this race allows researchers to better understand the migration patterns and habitat utilization of these apex predators. This information is key to knowing where these sharks live and which areas should be protected.
“This is a great way for people to get directly involved with this cutting-edge shark research,” says world renowned marine artist and scientist Guy Harvey. “Plus, participants can promote their support and have bragging rights as family, friends and business associates follow their own shark online.”
All participants will receive a custom GSR certificate featuring the name of their shark, limited edition GSR artwork signed by Guy Harvey and publicity to the 750,000+ Guy Harvey social media followers. The sponsor of the winning shark will receive a fishing trip for two at the <a title="Islander Resort, a Guy Harvey Outpost" href="http://www.guyharveyoutpost.com/destinations/florida/islamorada-fl/islamorada-fl-overview.html">Islander Resort, a Guy Harvey Outpost</a>, in Islamorada, FL. Sponsors of tags that last one-year long receive a signed copy of Guy’s Book Fishes of the Open Ocean. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.greatsharkrace.com/">www.GreatSharkRace.com</a>.
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For those looking to catch their own shark to tag, <a href="http://www.guyharveyoutpost.com/expeditions/about-expeditions.html">Guy Harvey Outpost Expeditions</a> is offering the opportunity to fish along-side the GHRI researchers and have a front row seat on the water as their shark is wrangled, tagged and released. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.guyharveyoutpost.com/Expeditions">www.GuyHarveyOutpost.com/Expeditions</a> or 800-513-5257 or reservations@guyharveyoutpost.com
About Guy Harvey Outpost
Guy Harvey Outpost seeks to foster sustainable ecotourism with reciprocal benefits - both for customers and for the residents of these communities living amidst waterfront settings of unique heritage. The brand mission is to inspire guests to travel with friends and family to unique destinations, promote sustainable tourism and the stewardship of resources for the benefit of guests today, and those who follow in the years to come, and to engage guests in environmentally responsible and memorable recreational activities that instill life-long memories and shape individual growth. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.guyharveyoutpost.com/">www.GuyHarveyOutpost.com</a>.
About Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation
Founded by world renowned marine artist Guy Harvey, the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation funds scientific research and educational programs aimed at conserving the marine environment. It is the mission of the GHOF to help ensure that future generations can enjoy and benefit from a naturally balanced ocean ecosystem where fish, and other marine wildlife, flourish. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.guyharvey.com/ocean-conservation">www.GuyHarvey.com/ocean-conservation</a>.
About Guy Harvey Research Institute
Established in 1999, the Guy Harvey Research Institute (GHRI) is a collaboration between the renowned marine artist, scientist and explorer, Dr. Guy Harvey, and Nova Southeastern University's Oceanographic Center. The mission of the GHRI is to provide the scientific information necessary to understand, conserve, and effectively manage the world's marine fishes and their ecosystems. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.nova.edu/ocean/ghri">www.nova.edu/ocean/ghri</a>.
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Health of Gulf Seafood, Fishery Analysis and Habitat Restoration on Agenda
ST. PETE BEACH, FL—AUGUST 20, 2012— Two years after the catastrophic Deepwater Horizon oil well was finally capped, the largest gathering of scientists, fishery experts and government officials are gathering in St. Pete Beach to share the findings of their research, and to offer direction for further study.
The <a title="Gulf of Mexico Fisheries Symposium web site" href="http://www.gulffisheriessymposium.com/" target="_blank">Gulf of Mexico Fisheries Symposium</a>, on Sept. 14-15, is the first summit to bring together the various stakeholders in the Gulf's fishery, an annual multi-billion-dollar industry for Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas.
The oil gusher and the clear environmental damage in 2010 captivated international attention and raised doubts about the safety of eating Gulf of Mexico seafood. It also raised concerns about short- and long-term damage to fish stocks. Research to be presented at the symposium will begin to definitively address these issues.
The symposium will also present the results of research funded by the <a title="GHOF web site" href="http://www.guyharveyoceanfoundation.org" target="_blank">Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation</a>'s 2010 <a title="About the "Save Our Gulf" campaign" href="http://guyharvey.wordpress.com/2010/08/30/727/" target="_blank">"Save Our Gulf" campaign</a>, which raised $500,000 to fund gulf fisheries research related to the oil spill. It will bring together representatives from all sectors of the marine world - recreational and commercial fishermen, non-governmental and governmental agencies, politicians, fishing authorities and marine scientists - to explore vital issues facing the Gulf through presentations and panel discussions. More than 200 are expected to attend and participate.
The recommendations offered by the Gulf of Mexico Fisheries Symposium will also involve requesting funding from the $20 billion trust established by BP to respond to claims from individuals, businesses and government entities.
Headliners appearing at the symposium are <a title="About Dr. Bill Hogarth" href="http://www.gulffisheriessymposium.com/2012/06/15/dr-bill-hogarth-2/" target="_blank">Dr. Bill Hogarth</a>, director of the <a title="About the FIO" href="http://fio.usf.edu/Home.aspx" target="_blank">Florida Institute of Oceanography</a> and a former Assistant Administrator for Fisheries at <a title="NOAA web site" href="http://www.noaa.gov/" target="_blank">NOAA</a>, and <a title="Guy Harvey Inc. web site" href="http://www.guyharvey.com" target="_blank">Dr. Guy Harvey</a>, celebrated artist, fisheries scientist and conservationist. The symposium's line-up includes <a title="About Eric Schwaab" href="http://www.gulffisheriessymposium.com/2012/06/15/eric-schwaab/" target="_blank">Eric Schwaab</a>, Acting Assistant Secretary for Conservation and Management, <a title="About Gil McRae" href="http://www.gulffisheriessymposium.com/2012/06/15/gil-mcrae/" target="_blank">Gil McRae</a>, Director, <a title="About the FWRI" href="http://myfwc.com/research/" target="_blank">Fish and Wildlife Research Institute (FWRI)</a>, <a title="About Donald Kent" href="http://www.hswri.org/index.php?pr=Donald_B_Kent" target="_blank">Donald Kent</a>, President of the <a title="HSWI web site" href="http://www.hswri.org/" target="_blank">Hubbs-Seaworld Institute</a>, <a title="About Dr. Bob Hueter" href="http://www.gulffisheriessymposium.com/2012/06/15/dr-robert-e-hueter/" target="_blank">Dr. Bob Hueter</a> from <a title="MML web site" href="http://www.mote.org/" target="_blank">Mote Marine Laboratory</a>, <a title="About Dr. Mahmood Shivji" href="http://www.gulffisheriessymposium.com/2012/06/15/dr-mahmood-shivji-2/" target="_blank">Dr. Mahmood Shivji</a>, Director of the <a title="About the GHRI" href="http://www.nova.edu/ocean/ghri/" target="_blank">Guy Harvey Research Institute</a> at <a title="NSU web site" href="http://www.nova.edu/" target="_blank">Nova Southeastern University</a>.
The ultimate mission of the symposium is to provide a platform where all stakeholder groups can share knowledge and move forward with a unified mission of a sustainable and healthy fishery in the Gulf of Mexico.
For a final agenda and listing of speakers and panelists, please go to <a href="http://www.gulffisheriessymposium.com/">www.gulffisheriessymposium.com</a>.
The symposium will be held at the <a title="About Guy Harvey Outpost on St. Pete Beach" href="http://www.tradewindsresort.com/guy_harvey_outpost.aspx" target="_blank">TradeWinds Islands Resort</a> on St. Pete Beach. The Gulf of Mexico Fisheries Symposium is sponsored by NOAA, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission, the <a title="USF web site" href="http://www.usf.edu/" target="_blank">University of South Florida</a>, the Florida Institute of Oceanography, Mote Marine Laboratory, the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation and <a title="GHM web site" href="http://www.guyharveymagazine.com" target="_blank">Guy Harvey Magazine</a>. https://guyharveyoutpostblog.com/gulf-of-mexico-fisheries-symposium-announced-for-september-14-15-in-st-pete-beach-fl/){kind=link}
![](mailto:?subject=Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation President Steve Stock Named to Board of Directors for The Center for Coastal Conservation&body=Washington, DC - December 6, 2001 - The <a title="CCC web site" href="http://www.coastalconservation.us/" target="_blank">Center for Coastal Conservation</a>, an organization formed to promote good stewardship of America's marine resources, today elected Steve Stock, President of the <a title="GHOF web site" href="http://www.guyharveyoceanfoundation.org" target="_blank">Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation</a>, to its Board of Directors.
The Center for Coastal Conservation is a coalition of leading individual, institutional and corporate advocates for marine recreational fishing and boating. Among its prominent members, the Center includes institutional partners, such as the <a title="ASA web site" href="http://www.asafishing.org/" target="_blank">American Sportfishing Association</a> (ASA), <a title="IGFA web site" href="http://www.igfa.org" target="_blank">International Game Fish Association</a> (IGFA), <a title="TBF web site" href="http://billfish.org/" target="_blank">The Billfish Foundation</a> (TBF) and <a title="NMMA web site" href="http://www.nmma.org/" target="_blank">National Marine Manufacturers Association</a> (NMMA).
The Center for Coastal Conservation’s role is to affect public policy related to the conservation of marine resources with broad abilities to pursue political solutions. The organization is non-partisan and focuses on having an impact in the national political arena, principally Congress and federal regulatory agencies.
As president of the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation (GHOF), Stock works closely with a Board of Directors to set policy and implement numerous programs designed to inspire scientific research and innovative educational programs to encourage conservation and best management practices for sustainable marine environments.
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In only its fourth year of existence, GHOF has been front and center internationally with its support—in both science and grants—to provide common sense solutions to reversing overfishing, pollution and other threats to the marine ecosystem.
Numerous organizations and causes have benefited from GHOF support over the years, including the <a title="GHRI web site" href="http://www.nova.edu/ocean/ghri/" target="_blank">Guy Harvey Research Institute</a> at the <a title="NSU web site" href="http://www.nova.edu" target="_blank">Nova Southeastern University</a> <a title="NSU Oceanographic Center web site" href="http://www.nova.edu/ocean" target="_blank">Oceanographic Center</a>, <a title="BBFS web site" href="http://www6.miami.edu/sharklab/" target="_blank">Bimini Biological Field Station</a>, <a title="UF web site" href="http://www.ufl.edu/" target="_blank">University of Florida</a>: <a title="FMNH web site" href="http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/" target="_blank">Florida Museum of Natural History</a>, <a title="MML web site" href="http://www.mote.org" target="_blank">Mote Marine Laboratory</a>, <a title="TOF web site" href="http://www.oceanfdn.org/" target="_blank">The Ocean Foundation</a>, <a title="About FL Sea Grant's Guy Harvey Scholarship" href="http://flseagrant.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=242" target="_blank">Florida Sea Grant’s Guy Harvey Scholarship</a>, <a title="FSU web site" href="http://www.fsu.edu" target="_blank">Florida State University</a>, <a title="USF web site" href="http://www.usf.edu" target="_blank">University of South Florida</a>, <a title="FIU web site" href="http://www.fiu.edu" target="_blank">Florida International University</a>, <a title="UT web site" href="http://www.utexas.edu" target="_blank">University of Texas</a>, <a title="USM web site" href="http://www.usm.edu" target="_blank">University of Southern Mississippi</a>, <a title="CCMI web site" href="http://www.reefresearch.org" target="_blank">Central Caribbean Marine Institute</a> and the <a title="RJDMCP web siite" href="http://rjd.miami.edu/" target="_blank">RJ Dunlap Marine Conservation Program</a> at the <a title="UM web site" href="http://www.miami.edu" target="_blank">University of Miami</a>.
Last month the GHOF was honored as the Outstanding Foundation by the Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Chapter of the <a title="AFP web site" href="http://www.afpnet.org/" target="_blank">Association of Fundraising Professionals</a> (AFP) as part of the 2011 National Philanthropy Day Celebration.
The Center for Coastal Conservation activities include advancing marine resource policy initiatives by influencing federal decision makers and by exerting a direct impact on the national political process. It built the Center for Coastal Conservation Political Action Committee – Center PAC – so its individual members can promote marine conservation issues in federal elections.
The Center worked in 2007 to secure an Executive Order signed by President George W. Bush protecting redfish and striped bass as federal gamefish. Its leadership also worked to achieve a 2008 Executive Order protecting recreational fishing on all federal lands and waters. Currently, the Center for Coastal Conservation is encouraging the White House to move its <a title="About the NOP" href="http://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/eop/oceans/policy" target="_blank">National Ocean Policy</a> toward responsible uses of ocean resources, rather than protectionism. The Center also led the effort for President Obama to appoint The Billfish Foundation’s Ellen Peel as his commissioner in international fisheries.
Other corporate sustaining members of the Center include <a title="AFTCO web site" href="http://www.aftco.com" target="_blank">AFTCO</a>, <a title="GW web site" href="http://www.gradywhite.com" target="_blank">Grady White Boats</a>, <a title="Shimano web site" href="http://www.shimano.com" target="_blank">Shimano</a> and <a title="Yamaha web site" href="http://www.yamaha.com" target="_blank">Yamaha</a>.
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