Miami, FL – Bajío, a leading independent sunglasses manufacturer, has announced its renewed support of Bonefish & Tarpon Trust as a Silver Corporate Partner. Based in New Smyrna Beach, FL, Bajío is a brand motivated by a profound connection to the water and a drive to inspire positive change.
“From water quality to flats species issues, Bonefish & Tarpon Trust is in the field doing hands-on research to produce the science and data that will lead to long-term protection of our natural resources,” said Al Perkinson, CEO Bajío Sunglasses. “It’s in our mission statement that we protect the flats and the fisheries we love, so supporting BTT is an important role for our company.”
Spanish for “the shallows,” Bajío strives to improve the quality of life for the world’s saltwater flats, the ecosystems they support, and the communities that depend on them. Bajío manufactures its glasses with sustainability at the forefront, using plant-based materials in their frames and high-quality glass lenses built to filter out the bad and enhance the good.
From eco-friendly design and materials to recycled packaging, every business decision Bajío makes supports its mission to protect the world’s saltwater flats. Bajío is committed to creating and continuously improving its products to meet the highest performance standards while using the most sustainable resources and best practices available.
With over 100 years of collective eyewear experience, Bajío’s technical expertise runs deep. Every detail is designed for the demands of all-day use on the water. Using proprietary techniques, Bajío is able to improve lens clarity, reduce blur, glare and haze while enhancing color and protecting your eyes from harmful rays. Follow along at bajiosunglasses.com for the latest news and updates on Bajío’s quest to save the ocean, one flat at a time.
“Bajío is a brand born on the water to benefit both the angler’s experience and conservation of the fishery,” said BTT President and CEO Jim McDuffie. “We appreciate the company’s commitment to the resource and generous support of BTT.”
About Bonefish & Tarpon Trust
Bonefish & Tarpon Trust’s mission is to conserve bonefish, tarpon and permit—the species, their habitats and the larger fisheries they comprise. BTT pursues this mission across the southeastern US, Gulf of Mexico, and Caribbean Sea through science-based conservation, education and advocacy.
