Marlin fishing with traditional techniques

PADI - Have you ever seen a Striped Marlin? From October...

Striped marlin are a stunning feat of nature, hunting sardines with ultimate precision. When the spectacle is over, you're left floating in a cascade of shimmery scales.But it’s not looking great for these beautiful animals. As a result of commercial fishing, the IUCN classifies striped marlin as near threatened with their population trends continuing to decrease, with stocks in some areas showing declines of more than 40%. | Shawn Heinrichs

Accelerating up to 50 mph when they strike, striped marlin put on quite the spectacle. ⚡️🌊But it’s not looking great for these beautiful creatures. As a result of commercial fishing, the IUCN classifies striped marlin as near threatened with their population trends continuing to decrease, with stocks in some areas showing declines of more than 40%. #ocean #baja #fish #underwater #mexico #saltlife #marlin | Shawn Heinrichs