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The classification of the Atlantic blue marlin (M. nigricans) and the Indo-Pacific blue marlin (M. mazara) as separate species is under debate. Genetic data suggest, although the two groups are isolated from each other, they are both the same species, with the only genetic exchange occurring when Indo-Pacific blue marlin migrate to and ...
Makaira nigricans Lacepède, 1802 (Atlantic blue marlin); Makaira mazara (Jordan & Snyder, 1901) (Indo-Pacific blue marlin); Although they are traditionally listed as separate species, recent research indicates that the Atlantic blue marlin (Makaira nigricans) and Indo-Pacific blue marlin (Makaira mazara) may be parapatric populations of the same species.
The Ascension Island Marine Protected Area covers the entirety of the territorial waters and exclusive economic zone of the mid-Atlantic territory of Ascension Island.Within the area, no commercial fishing or deep sea mining is allowed, with recreational fishing allowed only in the territorial waters directly adjacent to the island.
The following is a list of Michigan state game and wildlife areas found throughout the U.S. state of Michigan. The state has a system of publicly owned lands managed primarily for wildlife conservation, wildlife observation, recreational activities, and hunting. Some areas provide opportunities for camping, hiking, cross-country skiing, fishing ...
The blue marlin of the Atlantic and Pacific oceans are more widely pursued by sport fishermen than any other marlin species. Their wide distribution in tropical oceanic waters and seasonally into temperate zones makes them available to many anglers, and their potential to reach great sizes and spectacular fighting ability makes them a highly desired catch to some anglers.
Map of the United States with Michigan highlighted. Michigan is a state located in the Midwest region of the United States. According to the 2020 United States Census, Michigan is the 10th most populous state with 10,077,331 inhabitants and the 22nd largest by land area spanning 56,538.90 square miles (146,435.1 km 2) of land. [1]
The classification of the Indo-Pacific blue marlin (M. mazara) and the Atlantic blue marlin (M. nigricans) as separate species is under debate. [1] Genetic data suggest, although the two groups are isolated from each other, that they are both the same species, with the only genetic exchange occurring when Indo-Pacific blue marlin migrate to and ...
If there is no defined long-term goal for conservation and ecological recovery and extraction of marine resources occurs, a region is not considered a marine protected area. [ 2 ] As of June 2019 there are 14,830 marine protected areas with a total area of 27,495,595 km 2 (10,616,109 sq mi) representing 7.59% of the ocean.