SST threshold pages cover blue marlin temperature ranges; migration calendar pages cover seasonal availability by region.
SST & Offshore Fishing
Why do blue marlin prefer warm water?
Blue marlin are warm-water apex predators that thrive in 75-85°F SST. Their metabolism, prey availability (mahi, tuna, squid), and breeding cycles all align with tropical and subtropical water. They follow warm currents and seasonal SST shifts — Gulf Stream, Loop Current, and warm core eddies are their primary highways.
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