All research of Tarpon, Bonefish, and Permit is vital to BTU. We do our best to acquire research articles and incorporate this knowledge into our research and conservation programs. We also think it is important to share this knowledge with you. This page is being used to share findings from research of bonefish, tarpon, and permit that either occurred prior to the existence of BTU or was not conducted with BTU funds. This research is important to our understanding of these species, so is provided here. Please check back on occasion for more additions to this page.

Behavior and mortality of caught-and-released bonefish (Albula spp.) in Bahamian waters with implications for a sustainable recreational fishery. Download PDF

Do we need species-specific guidelines for catch-and release recreational angling to effectively conserve diverse fishery resources? Download PDF

Spatial patterns of estuarine habitat type use and temporal patterns in abundance of juvenile permit, Trachinotus falcatus, in Charlotte Harbor, Florida. Download PDF

Feeding habits of bonefish, Albula vulpes, from the waters of the Florida Keys. Download PDF

Age, growth, and mortality of bonefish, Albula vulpes, from the waters of the Florida Keys. Download PDF

Recruitment of tarpon (Megalops atlanticus) leptocephali into the Indian River Lagoon, Florida. Download PDF

Post-release mortality of bonefish, Albula vulpes, exposed to different handling practices during catch-and-release angling in Eleuthera, The Bahamas. Download PDF

Effects of recreational angling on the post-release behavior and predation of bonefish (Albula vulpes): The role of equilibrium status at the time of release. Download PDF