The pool will be used to increase the value of any reclaimed treasure tags proportionately to tournament participation levels. These tags will be deployed through a program created by Dr. John Graves of the Virginia Institute of Marine Science and Dr. Eric Prince of the National Marine Fisheries Service, which will run through a network of scientists from around the globe. The goal of the tournament is to fund up to 50 PATs this year and to increase that number annually, proportionate to tournament participation. Programmed to release from the fish at various intervals throughout the year, these tags will record valuable information while allowing us to track the marlin's daily habits and search for potential migration and reproductive patterns that may be the keys to rebuilding a sustainable marlin fishery. Through their participation in the Blue Water Challenge, anglers can support this promising new research and fish in a challenging and rewarding tournament at the same time.
Anglers have several options for membership.
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