blue marlin
noun
: a very large marlin (Makaira nigricans) of the Atlantic Ocean that is blue above and silvery white below, may reach a length of 14 feet (4.3 meters) and a weight of one ton (907 kilograms), and is often valued as a sport fish
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Obsessed with black and blue marlin, Hsieh has outfitted the vessel with scientific equipment to research these apex species as well as engage in general ocean conservation.
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Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 10 June 2025
In fact, Walker’s Cay’s state-of-the-art marina and legendary gantry have already played host to a series of elite-level blue marlin tournaments that offer big prize money for big fish.
—Bill Springer, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Somalia’s marine waters, rich with fisheries of species such as yellowfin tuna, blue marlin, swordfish and sardines, have historically helped the country’s fishing communities thrive.
—Soham Mitra, Lou Robinson and Patrick Gallagher, CNN, 22 Feb. 2025
There are prizes for the top tuna, wahoo, blue marlin, dolphin and swordfish, too.
—Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Baltimore Sun, 4 Aug. 2024
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Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 10 June 2025
In fact, Walker’s Cay’s state-of-the-art marina and legendary gantry have already played host to a series of elite-level blue marlin tournaments that offer big prize money for big fish.
—Bill Springer, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Somalia’s marine waters, rich with fisheries of species such as yellowfin tuna, blue marlin, swordfish and sardines, have historically helped the country’s fishing communities thrive.
—Soham Mitra, Lou Robinson and Patrick Gallagher, CNN, 22 Feb. 2025
There are prizes for the top tuna, wahoo, blue marlin, dolphin and swordfish, too.
—Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Baltimore Sun, 4 Aug. 2024
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“Blue marlin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blue%20marlin. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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