What NC town is known as the the blue marlin capital of the world?

The town of Morehead City, North Carolina, is known as the "Blue Marlin Capital of the World." This title is attributed to its prime location along the Atlantic Ocean, making it a popular destination for sport fishing, particularly for blue marlin. The annual Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament, held in Morehead City, attracts anglers from all over, further cementing its reputation in the fishing community.