Blue Marlin: Lords of the Open Ocean Dive into the world of the majestic Blue Marlin, one of the ocean's most captivating predators! Quick Facts Scientific Name: Makaira nigricans Type: Fish Diet: Carnivore Group Name: School Lifespan: Up to 27 years (females); 18 years (males) Size: Up to 14 feet Weight: Up to 1,985 pounds Size Relative to a 6-ft Man: About the Blue Marlin The Blue Marlin isn't just striking; it's the largest of the Atlantic marlins and a true giant among fish. Females dwarf males, reaching an incredible 14 feet and nearly 2,000 pounds! Though average sizes are closer to 11 feet and 200-400 pounds, their sheer power is undeniable. Recognizable by their cobalt-blue backs and silvery-white undersides, these magnificent fish boast a prominent dorsal fin and a long, spear-like upper jaw. They roam the tropical and temperate waters of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans, often following warm currents for thousands of miles. As "blue-water fish," they spend most of their lives far from shore. These apex predators are built for speed, using their spear to slash through schools of mackerel and tuna before returning to feast on their stunned prey. They'll even dive deep for squid!
Blue Marlin: Lords of the Open Ocean
Dive into the world of the majestic Blue Marlin, one of the ocean’s most captivating predators!
Quick Facts
