Yellowfin Tuna, Panama

The second dorsal fin and the anal fin, as well as the finlets between those fins and the tail, are bright yellow, giving the fish its common name. The main body is dark metallic blue, changing to silver on the belly.

Yellowfin tuna are epipelagic fish that inhabit the mixed surface layer of the ocean above the thermocline.

Yellowfin tuna diet consists of other fish, pelagic crustaceans and squid. Their body shapes have evolved for speed, enabling them to pursue fast-moving baitfish.

The 3 types of fishing for yellowfin tuna include: Pole and line, Purse Seining, Longlining and Artisanal fisheries.

Striped Marlin, Sea of Cortez

The billfish foundation emphasizes the use of circle hooks and tag and release of billfish around the world. The Adopt-A-Billfish foundation has helped to increase populations of striped marlin in the Sea of Cortez.

In 2010, Greenpeace International added striped marlin to its seafood red list because the fishery often goes unregulated and can be considered an unstustainable fishery.

They can be fished by rod and reel with teasers, casting baits or jigs.

Blue Marlin, Pinas Bay, Panama

Blue marlin are cobalt blue on top shading to silvery white on bottom, upper jaw elongated in the form of a spear. They are found offshore and feed on squid, pelagic fishes including skipjack tuna and mackerel baitfish. Females grow to be much bigger than males, males do not exceed 300 pounds.

In 2010, Greenpeace International added blue marlin to its seafood red list because the fishery often goes unregulated and can be considered an unstustainable fishery.

They can be fished by rod and reel with teasers, casting baits or jigs.

Black Marlin, Pinas Bay, Panama

Black marlin are a large commercial gamefish with a maximum published weight of 1,700 lbs. It is one of the largest marlins and bony fish. It is also the fastest fish on earth reaching speeds up to 80 mph. Black marlin are identified by their dorsal fin which is the lowest of species. They are highly migratory, pelagic species that rarely swim deeper than 100 feet. They are known to feed on squid, mackerel tuna, frigate mackerel and tuna.

In 2010, Greenpeace International added black marlin to its seafood red list because the fishery often goes unregulated and can be considered an unstustainable fishery.

They can be fished by rod and reel with teasers, casting baits or jigs.

Sailfish, Costa Rica

Sailfish live in warmer sections of all oceans of the world. Sailfish grow quickly reaching 4-5 ft in length in a single year and feed on the surface or at mid-depths on smaller pelagic fish and squid.

The sail is normally kept folded down and to the side when swimming, but it may be raised when the sailfish feels threatened or excited, making the fish appear much larger than it actually is. Sailfish are a highly prized game fish and are known for their incredible jumps. Sailfish can also rapidly turn its body light blue with stripes when excited, confusing its prey and making capture easier, while signaling its intentions to fellow sailfish.

Sailfish, Costa Rica

Sailfish live in warmer sections of all oceans of the world. Sailfish grow quickly reaching 4-5 ft in length in a single year and feed on the surface or at mid-depths on smaller pelagic fish and squid.

The sail is normally kept folded down and to the side when swimming, but it may be raised when the sailfish feels threatened or excited, making the fish appear much larger than it actually is. Sailfish are a highly prized game fish and are known for their incredible jumps. Sailfish can also rapidly turn its body light blue with stripes when excited, confusing its prey and making capture easier, while signaling its intentions to fellow sailfish.

Sailfish, Costa Rica

Sailfish are known for their incredible feeding habits when feeding on giant bait balls.  Sailfish are highly sought after by recreational fishermen for their acrobatic jumps. 

 

Sailfish, Costa Rica

Sailfish live in warmer sections of all oceans of the world. Sailfish grow quickly reaching 4-5 ft in length in a single year and feed on the surface or at mid-depths on smaller pelagic fish and squid.

The sail is normally kept folded down and to the side when swimming, but it may be raised when the sailfish feels threatened or excited, making the fish appear much larger than it actually is. Sailfish are a highly prized game fish and are known for their incredible jumps. Sailfish can also rapidly turn its body light blue with stripes when excited, confusing its prey and making capture easier, while signaling its intentions to fellow sailfish.