White Marlin Capital of the World
Ocean City is known as the “White Marlin Capital of the World” due to its designation as the host city of the annual White Marlin Open.
It’s a moniker that’s well-deserved as fishermen from all over the world come to the resort city every year to compete in the large-scale tournament.
More than a million dollars is often paid to the winning team, leading to Ocean City’s fame in regards to the event.