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Meet the striped marlin

Find out what is so special about New Zealand's striped marlin!
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Marlin

 

Marlin, or takaketonga in Māori, are a large fish which lives in warm seas, and which many fishermen catch for sport. It has a streamlined body and a long, pointed, snout or bill.

Cobalt blue

 

A very bright blue colour.

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