Henry Vail II earned his BBA degree in finance from Lamar University in Texas before going on to complete a program in certified financial planning at the University of Houston. Now a professional wealth advisor, Henry E. Vail II enjoys fishing in his free time.
One of the more popular sea game fish is the blue marlin (Makaira nigricans), one of the biggest, fastest fish species in the ocean. It possesses a distinctive blue top, white underbelly, and prominent dorsal fin.
The blue marlin is a predatory fish. It uses its pronounced jaw to stun and capture prey such as tuna. It prefers to hunt on surface waters, following warm currents for hundreds of miles due to its migratory nature. The female blue marlin can be as long as 14 feet and weigh 900 kilograms.
Blue marlin reproduce externally. Females release their eggs into the water, and males release their sperm, fertilizing the eggs upon contact. The structure of the blue marlins’ blood vessels allows them to warm up their eyes and brain, giving them advanced hunting skills.
Only larger sharks and humans hunt the blue marlin. It is a popular sport gaming fish, and its raw meat is served as sashimi, a Japanese delicacy.
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