02-16-2007, 07:10 PM
MIAMI BEACH, FL. - The Billfish Foundation (TBF) today honored Simon
Hemphill, from Kenya, for his efforts conserving the billfish species<br />
throughout the 2006 competition year. He was honored for his catch-and- release efforts while offshore fishing in the Indian Ocean. Hemphill was<br />
received the awards for the Top Tagging Captain for Blue Marlin and Striped<br />
Marlin in the Indian Ocean. He received his awards at the historic Miami<br />
Beach Rod & Reel Club on Friday, February 16, 2007. He currently resides in<br />
Ukunda, Kenya.
"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. "Simon Hemphill is an example for anglers and captains fishing in the<br />
Indian Ocean to tag and release their catch in order to help advance the<br />
research of the billfish species."
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.
Hemphill, from Kenya, for his efforts conserving the billfish species<br />
throughout the 2006 competition year. He was honored for his catch-and- release efforts while offshore fishing in the Indian Ocean. Hemphill was<br />
received the awards for the Top Tagging Captain for Blue Marlin and Striped<br />
Marlin in the Indian Ocean. He received his awards at the historic Miami<br />
Beach Rod & Reel Club on Friday, February 16, 2007. He currently resides in<br />
Ukunda, Kenya.
"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. "Simon Hemphill is an example for anglers and captains fishing in the<br />
Indian Ocean to tag and release their catch in order to help advance the<br />
research of the billfish species."
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.