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Atlantic Blue Marlin — printable fact sheet
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Atlantic Blue Marlin
Makaira nigricans
The Atlantic Blue Marlin is one of the largest and most powerful fish in the ocean, renowned for its elongated bill and vibrant cobalt-blue coloration. Found throughout the tropical and subtropical waters of the Atlantic Ocean, this majestic predator is a prized catch among spor…
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- Female Atlantic Blue Marlins can be almost four times heavier than males, making them some of the largest sexually dimorphic fish in the world.
- Atlantic Blue Marlin can swim at speeds up to 80 km/h (50 mph). The longest recorded blue marlin measured over 5 meters (16 feet) in length. They are capable of migrating thousands of kilometers across the ocean in search of food and spawning grounds.
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