The blue marlin is an amazingly beautiful fish. It is also one of the largest fish to roam the ocean. This strikingly unique species spend most of their lives far out in the ocean. Their large size and physique have made them very popular for deep sea fishing tours and charters. Because of their size and their beauty they are one of the most popularly fished species in the sea.
Size
Claiming the title of the largest Atlantic marlin, the blue marlin is also one of the biggest fish in the world. Females can reach sizes of up to 14 feet in length, and just under 2,000 pounds. Females are larger than the males. The average sizes tend to range around 11 feet in length and around 400 pounds in weight.
Physique
The physique of the blue marlin makes it very easy to recognize. Their size makes them very easy to identify as well as their coloring. Their bottom half features a sparkling white while their top half is a cobalt-blue. They have a very distinct dorsal fin and their spear-like jaw is very identifying as well. They are very fast and agile creatures, and highly dangerous as well.
Habitat
Blue marlins are located in tropical waters. They are native to the warmer temperatures that can be found in the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans. They stay near the surface of the water as the temperature is warmer. Their cuisine includes: mackerel, tuna, and the occasional squid. In addition to their feeding habits they also follow the warm ocean currents in their migratory pattern.
Fishing
Blue marlins are commonly featured on fishing charters due to the battle that ensues when trying to reel them in. They are notorious for wrestling fishing lines and creating quite a struggle for fishermen, giving credence to the ‘big fish story’ that is often told among fishermen. They are considered prized catches for this reason and are fished very frequently. Their population may be reaching minimal levels.
Endangered
Due to the popularity of blue marlins in the sport fishing world, their population may be dwindling. Conservationists are concerned about the unregulated fishing. In addition to the fun in fishing for blue marlin, they also feature a delicacy like taste in their meat. In some countries, such as Japan, there meat is served raw as Sashimi.
The blue marlin is an exquisite fish, large, and beautiful. This is why it is a prized catch among sport fishers. They truly offer a battle when it comes to Blue Marlin Fishing as well as offering a distinct enriched flavor of meat. For this reason they are fished popularly and featured often on Panama fishing charters. Hopefully, these stunningly beautiful fish will not be out fished and will continue to grace the seas.