One of BTU’s core operating strategies is to increase our productivity by forming collaborations and partnerships with scientific researchers, other conservation organizations, guides, lodges, anglers, and fishing organizations. These alliances create an overall effort that is greater than the sum of its parts, and allows all of us to get a lot more done toward a common goal. The spirit of collaboration is evident in the fact that many of BTU’s Founding Members are leaders within the ranks of the International Game Fish Association, Coastal Conservation Association, Recreational Fishing Alliance, Miami Beach Rod & Reel Club, the International Woman’s Fly Fishing Association, and the Ocean Reef Rod & Gun Club.

BTU’s current list of scientific collaborators include University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, Mote Marine Laboratory, Florida Institute of Technology, Cape Eleuthera Institute, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Carleton University, and the American Fisheries Society Fisheries Conservation Foundation (FCF). In fact, in 2006, BTU entered an agreement with FCF that will greatly increase BTU’s ability to accomplish our goals. Learn More

Also important are our partnerships with fishing guides, lodges, corporations, members of the marine industry, and fishing clubs. Learn More