Free dive for blue mussels

There are sites in the Algarve that appears to be unknown to mankind. I say this based on the existing  fauna and flora.  Long gone are the days when I dive after mussels. Usually I catch them on the waterline with low tide. It was not the case this weekend. I went to visit an old place for seafood picking, that i haven't visit for decades. About  4 ~ 6 meters deep, there are mussels of 10-12 cms. So it was. To my surprise, it...

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Marlins World Records recocnized by IGFA

IGFA (International Game Fish Association) recognized World Records While there have been bigger marlin landed commercially and by recreational anglers not in accordance with IGFA rules, pictured below are the leading big fish, officially speaking. Special thanks to the IGFA @ (www.igfa.org) and Marlin Magazine @ (www.marlinmag.com). Atlantic Blue Marlin Weight: 1,402 pounds, 2 ounces ( 636 Kg ) Angler: Paulo Amorim Location: Vitoria,...

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The difference bettwen a blue, white marlin and swordfish

Do you know the difference between a Blue, white marlin and a swordfish ?Sometimes you need to get the fish close to the boat to recognize the differences and in fact i've met sport fisherman that didn't recognize the fish even when in the boat. The fish behavior in the end of the line can give you a clue, but if you're not trained to recognize that behavior it is natural to make a mistake. The swordfish or broadbills, even resembling the comum...

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