All Blog Posts Tagged 'Island' (4)

(Warning - this video is raw & violent) One of the most detailed videos I have seen of a mako shark feeding in the wild on a seal, shot off Catalina Island in California last week. You have to feel bad for this seal, who obviously got caught off guard. But aside from this raw look at ocean life, the shark's behavior of violently thrashing the seal on the surface is extremely… Continue

Capt. Brian Patterson from Patterson Guide Service from Bristol Rhode Island tagged the first Northern bluefin tuna in the Atlantic Tuna Project for the 2010 season this past Saturday. A beautiful 68" inch fish, which weighs about 200lbs. In this picture they are taking a measurement and in the second shot below taking care to remove the hook. These are two important tactics to learn… Continue

A special welcome to Capt. Brian Patterson, founder of PATTERSON GUIDE SERVICE for joining the ATLANTIC TUNA PROJECT! You can see Brian's own page here on www.savethebluefin.com. Look for some amazing images from his upcoming season tuna… Continue

Epic video of professional tuna fisherman hand feeding giant bluefin tuna off Prince Edward Island. Notice they are not catching or hurting the tuna. Is there a more graceful or skilled swimmer in the ocean? The command they have in the water is as evident in this video as any I have ever seen. Simply awesome. No warship or submarine from any man made navy has ever accomplished such stealth and efficiency moving through the water.

Notice how the large giant bluefin tuna… Continue