The feeding habits also determine where Mahi can be found. Thanks to the Gulf Stream and the water vortex that moves the food in a more concentrated form than that of just the open ocean. This having been said is another reason Mahi follow certain water movements thanks to the combination of a food source and environment that suits their complicated needs. The speed of Mahi is another feature of the fish that often astounds us. This fish can travel 20 to 30 miles per day. Some have been tracked as traveling nearly 100 miles in a single day. This feat explains how Mahi can make a 2500-mile circle each year from the Caribbean to the Northeastern U.S. and back to the Caribbean. They are constantly on the move and in search of food and are driven by the fact that they commonly eat approximately 20% of their body weight every day. Another unusual trait of the Mahi is their short lifespan with the average life being approximately 3 years. There are a number of theories as to the reason for their short life. One is the constant stress of non-stop long days of travel combined with the speed at which they travel. No one knows for sure. Let's talk about what brings Mahi to the eastern coast of the United States. There are several reasons why. One would be that movement of the water off the east coast of the United States is suited for the Mahi. The water temperature as low as 67 degrees and as high as 84 is the range for Mahi. This temperature range can be found throughout the year from the Caribbean to the waters off the Northeast United States.
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