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The white marlin (Tetrapterus albida/Kajikia albida), also known as Atlantic white marlin, marlin, skilligalee, [3] is a species of billfish that lives in the epipelagic zone of the tropical and subtropical Atlantic Ocean. They are found between the latitudes of 45° N and 45° S in waters deeper than 100 m. Even though white marlin are found ...
The years 1969-1971 had some exceptional white marlin fishing with over 2,000 fish being caught or released per year. Venezuela. The La Guaira Bank off the coast of Venezuela hosts great concentrations of white marlin in season. White marlin can be encountered year-round, but autumn is considered the best time to target them in Venezuelan waters.
Classification. The marlins are Istiophoriform fish, most closely related to the swordfish (which itself is the sole member of the family Xiphiidae). The carangiformes are believed to be the second-closest clade to marlins. Although previously thought to be closely related to Scombridae, genetic analysis only shows a slight relationship.
Boats and Prize Money. Last year's White Marlin Open was the tournament's 50th anniversary, and it saw 400 boats compete for $10.3 million dollars, which was a world record amount of prize money.
Fisherman competing in the White Marlin Open have one last day to crack the top of the leaderboard. Follow along for all the news from the tournament. White Marlin Open sets new world record for ...
White Marlin Open is back for its 49th year, and there will be new additions to the tournament for both anglers and fans. White Marlin Open 2022: What's new as Ocean City's big fishing tourney ...
The Atlantic blue marlin (hereafter, blue marlin) feeds on a wide variety of organisms near the surface. It uses its bill to stun, injure, or kill while knifing through a school of fish or other prey, then returns to eat the injured or stunned fish. Marlin is a popular game fish. The relatively high fat content of its meat makes it commercially ...
The roundscale spearfish (Tetrapturus georgii) is an Istiophoridae species of marlin living in the epipelagic zone of the Atlantic Ocean. It has long been misidentified as white marlin but can be differentiated thanks to their scale shapes that gives its name. Not much is known about this species. It could reach a length of 160 cm and 21,5 kg ...