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University
of Miami Experimental Hatchery
$10,000
305-361-4941
We
are honored to continue our support to the Research Center for
Sustainable Fisheries. Our donation will purchase a closed system swim
chamber with accompanying radiometry-computer
instrumentation.
The
Billfish Foundation
$5,000
954-938-0150
This
scientific organization funds billfish research to ensure a stable
future for these amazing creatures. Our donation funds the International
Tagging Program, which distributes tags and tagging information to
fishing tournaments and clubs worldwide. This tournament's logo is
featured on all printed materials.
The
Nature Conservancy $5,000
305-289-9060
This
gift will help support the Conservancy’s Volunteer Stewardship
Exchange (VSE), a service that connects volunteers with conservation
activities that match their skills and interests. The VSE has particular
success preparing volunteers to assist research scientists studying the
marine environment.
Coastal
Conservation Association Florida
$4,000
407-672-2058
An
affiliate of the national CCA, the CCAF seeks to protect and conserve
Florida's marine resources. These funds will be used to increase
membership in Florida targeting Dade, Broward and the Keys chapters.
International
Game Fish Association
$3,000
954-941-3474 This
organization keeps world records and historical artifacts and data on
fishing worldwide. IGFA also established and upholds ethical angling
standards for world record and everyday catches. Our donation will
contribute directly to the IGFA library.
Florida
Keys Marine Laboratory
$2,900
305-664-9101
Located
in Layton, the Keys Marine Lab facility hosts 100 marine research and
education projects yearly. The facility offers dorm style housing, boats
with operators, experiment holding facilities, wet & dry labs and
collecting assistance to off-site researchers.
The lab facilitates research in this unique and delicate
environment. GMBT donations will purchase aquarium tanks for research
purposes.
The
Officer Snook Program
$1,850
305-672-7675
This
program focuses on educating the youth on water pollution prevention. It
incorporates other priority issues, including aquatic and marine
ecosystem education and environmental sustainability.
B.A.R.T.
Biscayne Area Restoration Trust
$500
BART is a newly formed public
foundation created in memory of the late Bart Eroncig. The trust seeks
to protect, preserve and revitalize the marine ecosystem of Biscayne Bay
and its surrounding areas.
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Capt.
Harry Vernon, Jr. Scholarship Fund
$3,000
305-361-9258
This
newly established scholarship fund has been created as a dedication for
the late Capt. Harry. The scholarship is awarded to a worthy student
studying billfish conservation research. The GMBT award is matched by
Capt. Vernon's wife.
This year's scholarship was awarded to Stacey Luthy, studying at
the UM Rosenstiel School.
Youth
Fishing Foundation $1,440
305-235-4883
This
organization was established to introduce fishing to underprivileged
children in South Florida. In addition to this donation, as part of our
annual event, we sponsor Youth Fishing Day for a group of inner city
kids to experience the joys of fishing.
National
Coalition for Marine Conservation $1,500
703-777-0037
The
NCMC is the nation's oldest public advocacy group dedicated exclusively
to conserving ocean fish and their environment. Their mission is to
build awareness of the crises facing our marine fisheries, and convince
policy-makers to reverse the depletion of publicly owned fishery
resources. Our donation will be used to print materials for NCMC’s
membership drive this year, which will substantially expand outreach
among fishing clubs and tournament anglers nationwide.
Florida
Sea Grant
$3,622.50 305-361-4017
This
organization is working towards educating the boating and fishing
industries to reduce marine debris and increase awareness of its impact
on the environment and economy. GMBT funds will pay for the printing of
educational brochures and plastic garbage bags.
Pelican Harbor Seabird Station,
Inc.
$500
This
non profit station is dedicated to rehabilitating and releasing injured
seabirds in the Biscayne Bay area, focusing mainly on Brown Pelicans,
which are on the threatened species list. Our funding will purchase
necessary veterinary supplies.
Mote
Marine Laboratory $1,000
941-388-4441
This
research laboratory works to substantially increase knowledge of how to
preserve and responsibly enhance fish populations in an environmentally
sustainable manner. Our funds are earmarked to purchase incentive prizes
to encourage anglers to use circle hooks and participate in research
programs.
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