Mike Jones
Australia
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Nº51
Date: 2012-09-07 - 12:55
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Max Depth: 12.8m Duration: 48mins
Dive Location
- Dive type : recreational, photo, Shore
- Temp: Surf 15°C Bottom 15°C
- Visibility: Good Water: Salt
Specific gear used
- BCD: Oceanic - Excursion 2
- Camera: Sealife - DC1400
- Regulator: Oceanic - Delta 4.2
- Regulator: Oceanic - CDX5 First Stage
- Camera: GoPro - Hero
- Computer: Oceanic - Geo 2.0
- Weights: 8.5 Kg
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Dive Profile
- Tank nº1
- Steel, 12L
- AIR mix
- Pressure: start: 210bar
end: 80bar - SAC: 1.38 bar/min
- RMV: 16.56 L/min
Data provided by EOL.org
Species Identified
Heterodontus portusjacksoni (Meyer, 1793) (Port Jackson shark)
A common shark of the continental shelves , from close inshore at the intertidal zone to 275 m . Segregates by sex and maturity stage . Nocturnal, hides in caves and rocky gullies during the day . Feeds on benthic inver...
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Parma microlepis Günther, 1862 (White-ear scalyfin)
Inhabits rocky reefs.
Ophthalmolepis lineolata (Valenciennes, 1839) (Maori wrasse)
Found in coastal bays to offshore reefs, often in loose aggregations .
Achoerodus viridis (Steindachner, 1866) (Wrasse)
Found in coastal rocky areas at depths to about 40 m . Max. length for female species . Protogynous hermaphrodite .
Hypoplectrodes maccullochi (Whitley, 1929) (Half-banded seaperch)
Inhabits shallow coastal and estuarine rocky reefs . Common in sponge areas, sometimes in loose aggregations .
Atypichthys strigatus (Günther, 1860) (Australian mado)
A schooling species, particularly common on coastal reefs in southern New South Wales . Also commonly found under jetties in harbors and large estuaries .
Trachinops taeniatus Günther, 1861 (Eastern hulafish)
Occurs inshore near reefs .
Eubalichthys bucephalus (Whitley, 1931) (Black reef leatherjacket)
Occurs on the continental shelf . Observed in pairs, secretly moving about in and out of holes among boulders .
Goniistius fuscus (Castelnau, 1879) (Red morwong)
Adults found on exposed rocky reefs down to about 30 m; juveniles on coastal reefs, amongst algae.
Girella tricuspidata (Quoy & Gaimard, 1824) (Luderick)
They favor estuarine , rocky reef and inshore, coastal water habitats . They flourish in seagrass areas . Ludericks are moderately sedentary, schooling fish. They are herbivorous and feed primarily on seagrasses . Fil...
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Seriola lalandi Valenciennes, 1833 (Yellowtail amberjack)
Dicotylichthys punctulatus Kaup, 1855 (Three-barred porcupinefish)
Found in estuarine, coastal and offshore reefs to a depth of 50 m. Nocturnal and solitary. Feeds on hard-shelled invertebrates. Not usually marketed.
Sepia apama Gray, 1849 (Australian giant cuttlefish)
Pempheris analis Waite, 1910 (Bronze sweeper)
A nocturnal species that form aggregations in caves by day and feeds on zooplankton at night.
Notolabrus gymnogenis (Günther, 1862) (whitespotted parrotfish)
A common coastal reef fish collected from 15 m but may occur much deeper than this .
Parapercis nebulosa (Quoy and Gaimard, 1825) (Barfaced sandsmelt)
Found on silty sand and rubble bottoms in shallow bays . Feeds on small crustaceans .
Coris musume (Jordan and Snyder, 1904) (Comb wrasse)
Pempheris multiradiata Klunzinger, 1879 (Common bullseye)
Schooling in caves and near rocky reefs .
Myliobatis australis Macleay, 1881 (Australian bull ray)
Commonly found off beaches and over sand flats in shallow water. Also found offshore down to 85 m . Feeds mainly on crabs and shellfish . Ovoviviparous .
Odax cyanomelas (Richardson, 1850) (herring cale)
Occurs near the surface in high energy surf zones along rocky shores, these areas are often dominated by brown macroalgae.
Crinodus lophodon (Günther, 1859) (Rock cale)
Found on shallow exposed rocky shores, aggregating in high-energy zone, just below foaming surface to depths of about 10 m . Feed on either loose or attached weeds and algae .
Synodus variegatus (Lacepède, 1803) (Variegated lizardfish)
Inhabits deep lagoon and seaward reefs to depths over 40 m ; sometimes found on sandy bottoms concealing itself in the sand. Prefers to rest on hard surfaces and frequently occurs in pairs . Benthic . Feeds on small fis...
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Chromis hypsilepis (Günther, 1867) (One spot demoiselle)
Inhabits rocky reefs, occurring in small to large aggregations.
Sepia plangon Gray, 1849 (Cuttlefish)
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Comments :
The wind was howling for this dive, but since it was directly out of the west the seas were flat with just wind spray and a slight chop. Cold as buggery whilst on the surface but fine once underwater. Dived westwards from the entry point of the rock ledge. Descended over the boilers to the sand line and kelp hoping to see the usually common Weedy Sea Dragons. Alas, there were none of this day. But there were numerous Port Jackson Sharks and Nudibranchs. As well as pair of gorgeous and curious cuttlefish. A Blue Groper followed us for the entire dive like a puppy dog. Would not leave us alone and tried to get between my camera and subject at any opportunity. Numerous pictures where photo-bombed by this Groper. Turned at about 120bar with due to some less experienced divers in the group, and surfaced right on the exit point.
Mado
Mourning Cuttlefish
Banded Sea Perch
Half-Banded Sea Perch
Port Jackson Sharks
Big Eye
Neon Damsel
Black Reef Leather Jackets
Cardinal Fish
Blue-Lined Goatfish
Hullafish
Crimson Banded Wrasse
Blue Groper
Nudibranchs:
- Chromodoris splendida
- Aphelodoris varia
Rock Cale
Herring Cale
Variegated Lizard Fish
One Spot Puller
Immaculate Damsel
Girdled Scalyfin
White Ear
Star Fish