The Atlantic Blue Marlin (Makaira nigricans) is a species of marlin. It is a large commercial game fish with a maximum published weight of 1,800 pounds. This size makes it one of the largest bony fish species. Its body is blue-black above, and a silvery white below. Atlantic Blue Marlins primarily feed on other fish and cephalopods. The Atlantic Blue Marlin is the national fish of The Bahamas. This series of "Marine Life Protection" proof one dollar coins has been a hit with collectors since the first coin was issued in 1992. It is hard to say whether the obverse or reverse is the most attractive, but they are becoming exceedingly hard to find. Palau was chosen as the location for the 10th season of the hit reality series Survivor, and this coin depicts regional marine life, as well as a beautiful mermaid. This One Dollar coin is legal tender and has been issued by authority of the government of Palau.