Francium is a radioactive chemical element which is classified among the alkaline earth metals on the periodic table. It is extremely unstable, with a very short half life â approximately 20 minutes â and, as a result, it has few applications outside the realm of scientific research. The bulk of the world's francium is synthesized in labs; it only appears in nature in very small trace amounts, and it is an extremely rare element.
Massive marlin caught off Hawaii coast. A fisherman from Hawaii reeled in giant blue marlin weighing in at 1,368 pounds. CNN affiliate KITV reports.
The International Game Fishing Association (IGFA) keeps records of fish over 1,000 pounds captured utilizing equipment within the IGFA Rules. 70% of all marlin over a 1000 pound are caught off the Great Barrier Reef between Cairns and Lizard Island.You have a better chance at catching a grander marlin in Australia than anywhere else in the world (by a significant margin).0% of all marlin over a 1000 pound are caught off the Great Barrier Reef between Cairns and Lizard Island. You have a better chance at catching a grander marlin in Australia than anywhere else in the world (by a significant margin).