Blue marlin may grow to be more than 12 feet long and may weigh up to 2, pounds. Female blue marlin grow larger than males and may live 20 years. Male blue marlin reach 7 feet in length and may live up to 10 years.
They grow fast and may reach 3 to 6 feet in the first 1 to 2 years of life. It has two dorsal fins with body structures called rays, two anal fins, and a crescent-shaped tail. The bill is round and pointed. Small teeth line the roof of the mouth as well as the jaws. Females are up to four times heavier than males. Catching a blue marlin of your own requires patience, will and endurance. It cooks similar to tuna or swordfish and has a similar texture.
The flavor is stronger than tuna but a bit milder than swordfish. Like either swordfish or tuna I find it is better if it is not cooked all the way through. Orange Roughy. Salmon farmed. Blue marlin are aggressive fish that respond well to the splash, bubble trail, and action of a well-presented artificial lure. Black Marlin are often blue with a silver belly.
They are found in the Indo-Pacific area in tropical and sub-tropical waters. While this fish is considered edible, it is banned in parts of Australia for its high selenium and mercury content. A swordfish Xiphias gladius uses its bill in a duel between another top predator: a shark. With 31, species so far identified, fish display more species diversity than any other class of vertebrates.
The sailfish is the fastest fish in the world — able to swim at a speed of 68mph, followed by the marlin at 50mph. Females can live to upwards of years. Blue Marlins are a threatened species within the ocean. These fish are under heavy regulation to be released back to the ocean when they are caught by fishermen. The main problem is that many of these billfish die before they are able to be freed back into the water.
Unfortunately, too much damage can be done as they are being caught. Tags have been implanted to help track the locations of these fish to help with the conservation efforts. Their migration patterns have been studied to try and avoid interference with their feeding habits. According to the Florida Museum of Natural History, the all-tackle world record for the largest Blue Marlin is 1, pounds and 2 ounces kg. The Blue Marlin is one of the most respected fishes by fishermen in the ocean.
Its speed and relentless ability to battle makes it the signature sport fish. Not only does Blue Marlin have a long bill, but its beautiful blue color also helps make it really special and unique compared to all other fish in the ocean. The fish is a cobalt-blue color on top with a silvery-white color on the bottom, having a dorsal fin as well as a long sword-like upper jaw.
These features actually make it one of the most recognizable fish for offshore fishermen. Catching a Blue Marlin is on the bucket list for many offshore fishermen. Sport fishermen will continue to play a main role in helping maintain this species of fish to avoid extinction.
The fish is not worth eating, especially if we want them to be swimming freely in our oceans in the future. Want to learn about other fish to eat? Check out our other post — Can You Eat Wahoo? Log in to leave a comment. Thursday, November 11, Sign in.
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