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  • Nº155 # Date: 2018-12-06 - 10:22
  • # Max Depth: 21m Duration: 54mins
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  • Dive type : Recreational
  • Visibility: Good Water: Salt
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  • Weights: 5.5 kg
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  • 1. Air
  • 12L Aluminium     200 → 90 bar
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  • Average depth: 14m
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Species Identified

Negaprion acutidens (Rüppell, 1837) (Indo-Pacific lemon shark) The sharptooth lemon shark is reportedly a sluggish shark that swims slowly near the bottom, frequently resting on the substrate. This shy shark is generally reluctant to approach divers, even when food is used to lure th...
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Pocillopora damicornis (Linnaeus, 1758) (Cauliflower coral) zooxanthellate
Triaenodon obesus (Rüppell, 1837) (Whitetip reef shark) Despite its docile nature during the day this nocturnal shark can become aggressive when hunting at night, thrashing through coral reefs looking for potential prey. The whitetip reef shark usually hunts alone, but is non-t...
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Rhinecanthus verrucosus (Linnaeus, 1758) (Blackbelly triggerfish) Inhabit subtidal reef flats and protected lagoons, Ref. 48637. Found mainly in rubble-algal habitat and usually in loose aggregations. Shy species, usually swimming away or when small, diving into holes . Oviparous . Also taken by drive-in nets .
Balistoides viridescens (Bloch and Schneider, 1801) (Titan triggerfish) Occur in lagoon, seaward reefs and sheltered inner reef slopes . Juveniles often associated with isolated patches of branching coral or rubble of shallow sandy protected areas. Adults occur singly or in pairs on the slo...
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Aetobatus narinari (Euphrasen, 1790) (Bishop ray) Large groups of spotted eagle rays may be seen outside of the breeding season. These rays swim close to the surface and can occasionally be seen jumping clear out of the water (known as 'breaching') . Females give birth to...
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Chelonia mydas Linnaeus 1758 (Green Turtle) Green turtles are long-lived and may take up to 59 years to reach sexual maturity Undertaking tremendous feats of navigation, adults return to the same beach to breed each season, part of the population in Brazil astonish...
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