Blue marlin (Makaira nigricans) longevity estimates confirmed with modern bomb radiocarbon dating (post-1950)
The longevity of blue marlin (Makaira nigricans) remains unresolved. The use of fin spines and sagittal otoliths for age reading has led to unconfirmed longevity estimates near 20â30 years. Age validation has been elusive because large individuals are uncommonly caught, and a technique that can be applied to …