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ocean.You’ll see the telltale silver glit-

ter of small fish flashing as they turn,
packed tightly together in a desper-

ate effort to avoid becoming lunch.

Moments later, the water erupts with
whites or striped marlins slashing their

bills, tuna barreling through like torpe-

does, or sailfish with their sails raised,

herding and stunning prey with aston-

ishing agility.

Then there

are the bigger shadows.Sometimes it’s
the unmistakable shape of a shark,cut-

ting slowly beneath the boat. Other

times,it’s a mako fin slicing the surface

while hunting, or a great white circling

cautiously.

The wildlife of the open ocean is not

always obvious or easy to find, but it’s
always there.

Every day offshore is a reminder that

we are guests in a vast and ancient

world. Whether you’re chasing mar-
lin or simply drifting with the cur-

rent, the helm offers a window into

the soul of the sea. For those who
know where to look, it’s a view that

never gets old.

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