Direct Measurement of Swimming Speeds and Depth of Blue Marlin

Block, B. A., Booth, D. T., Carey, F. G..
https://doi.org/10.1242/jeb.166.1.267

General Details

Journal Journal Of Experimental Biology
Authors Block, B. A. , Booth, D. T. , Carey, F. G..
Year 1992
FAO Regions Pacific, Eastern Central

Technical Details

Extent Large-Scale ?
Tracking Type Mobile ?
Array Resolution Broad-scale ?
Tag Sensor Pressure , Speed , Temperature ?

Species

Scientific Name Common Name Life Stage Total Tagged Min Length (cm) Max Length (cm) Mean Length (cm)
Makaira nigricans Blue marlin None 3 None None 180

Locations

  • 19.468415, -155.939953