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When a Marlin Ate a 157‑lb Tuna: Secrets from the John R. Manning
When a Marlin Ate a 157‑lb Tuna: Secrets from the John R. Manning
The ocean kept a secret for decades: in 1955 a 1,500‑lb marlin swallowed a 157‑lb yellowfin tuna headfirst, still bearing two puncture wounds from the marlin's bill - a single stomach find that finally settled a long scientific debate. What else did the 86‑foot John R. Manning uncover as she mapped unknown waters across the Pacific and changed how fishermen understood tuna behavior?
In this episode, you will hear the story of the US FWS John R. Manning, the purpose‑built research vessel that left Seattle on February 21, 1950…
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