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  • Nº8 # Date: 2007-04-11 - 09:17
  • # Max Depth: 31m Duration: 27mins
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  • Temp: Surf 32°C Bottom 29°C
  • Dive type : Recreational, Reef
  • Visibility: Excellent Water: Salt
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  • Weights: 6 kg
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  • 1. Air
  • 0L Steel     200 → 50 bar
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  • Average depth: 20.7m
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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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Amphiprion nigripes Regan, 1908 (Maldive anemonefish) Usually found on the reef edge. Omnivorous. Associated with the anemone Heteractis magnifica .
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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Aetomylaeus maculatus (Gray, 1834) (Mottled eagle ray) Found inshore . Inhabits mangrove creeks and protected sandy channels to a depth of at least 18 m; relatively uncommon . Ovoviviparous . Caught occasionally by bottom trawl, tangle net and inshore gillnet fisheries. Ut...
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Scarus psittacus Forsskål, 1775 (Common parrotfish) Inhabit reef flats and lagoon and seaward reefs to at least 25 m depth . Found over corals . Benthopelagic . Initial-phase fish stage usually form small feeding schools . Graze on benthic algae . Secrete a mucus cocoon .
Chlorurus strongylocephalus (Bleeker, 1854) (Indian Ocean steephead parrotfish) Inhabits lagoon and seaward reefs . Juveniles usually solitary; adults may form schools . Feeds on algae, and inhabits on reef edge .
Pomacanthus xanthometopon (Bleeker, 1853) (Yellowface angelfish) Found in coral rich areas of lagoons, channels, and outer reef slopes. Often near caves . Juveniles settle in very shallow inshore caves with algae growth . Usually solitary. Feeds on sponges and other encrusting organ...
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Pomacanthus imperator (Bloch, 1787) (Angel fish) Juveniles are encountered under ledges, or in holes of outer lagoon patch reefs or semi-protected areas of exposed channels and outer reef flats. Subadults move to reef front holes and surge channels. Large adults inhabi...
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Stichodactyla mertensii Brandt, 1835 (Merten's sea anemone)
Thunnus tonggol (Bleeker, 1851) (Blue-fin tuna) Predominantly neritic species avoiding very turbid waters and areas with reduced salinity such as estuaries. May form schools of varying size. Feeds on a variety of fishes, cephalopods, and crustaceans, particularly stom...
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Hapalochlaena maculosa (Hoyle, 1883) (Blue-ring octopus)

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