 The marlin was released shortly after it was caught. Emchee was awarded with a check during this week's Ocean City Mayor and Council meeting. Ocean City is the white marlin capital of the world, and the catching of the first marlin of the season is a symbolic start to the fishing season. The 51st annual White Marlin Open takes place the first week in August. For more on these and other stories, visit talkofdelmarva.com.