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Fishing Species

Blue Marlin Fish Species Information

Blue Marlin

Label Details
Scientific Fish Name: Makaira nigricans
Other Fish Name:
Regions Fished: tropical and temperate waters of the Atlantic and is more populous in the western part.
World Record:
Common Tackle:
Additional Information: When mature, Atlantic blue marlin primarily feed on a wide range of fish (such as tuna and mackerel) and cephalopods (such as squid). It feeds mostly in near-surface waters but sometimes makes trips to deeper water for feeding. It is believed that it does not feed on the surface at night.