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  • Nº1 # Date: 2016-01-17 - 10:53
  • # Max Depth: 9.4m Duration: 39mins
Diver's Notes

First dive in ocean. Part of Padi OWD training.
Saw Barracuda and Trumpetfish.

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  • Temp: Bottom 30°C
  • Dive type : Training, Guided
  • Water: Salt
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  • Weights: 3.2 kg
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Dive Profile

  • 1. Air
  • 12L Steel     200 → 70 bar
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  • Average depth: 6.3m
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Species Identified

Aulostomus chinensis (Linnaeus, 1766) (Chinese trumpetfish) Found in clear, shallow water , in rocky and coral areas of protected and seaward reefs . Benthopelagic . Feeds on small fishes and shrimps . A slow-moving fish relying partly on stealth and camouflage to sneak up on unsuspecting prey. Often darts down vertically on its prey. Usually solitary .
Sphyraena obtusata Cuvier, 1829 (Obtuse barracuda) Inhabits bays and estuaries . Found in schools in seagrass beds and rocky reefs . Feeds mainly on fishes. Exhibits diurnal behavior. Also caught with set nets . Sold fresh, frozen or dried salted in markets.

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