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  • Nº198 # Date: 2026-03-29 - 02:10
  • # Max Depth: 20.1m Duration: 80mins
Diver's Notes

2nd dive Tiffanie middle drift/ swim to Tiffanie Pier
nice dive, long swim, lots of activity but hard to find macro
highlight green frofish on purple sponge
boat pickup
solo 2nd half multilevel

Dive Profile
Dive Location

  • Surface interval:102 mins
  • Temp: Surf 26°C Bottom 26°C
  • Dive type : Recreational, Drift, Reef, Photo
  • Visibility: Good Water: Salt
Specific gear used
  • BCD: Scubapro - Glide Plus
  • Boots: Cressi Sub - Dive Shoes
  • Camera: Olympus - TG6
  • Computer: Oceanic - OCS
  • Fins: Scubapro - Go Rescue
  • Knife: Scuba MAx - folding
  • Lift bag: ScubaMax - SMB
  • Light: Sofirn - SD05
  • Mask: Promate - Scope
  • Regulator: Aqualung - Legend
  • Wet suit: Blue Ocean - Diveskin
  • Weights: 3.2 kg
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Dive Shop & Buddies
  • Dive with Blake Auge
  • Dive buddies: Reymar Tano, Blake Auge, Beachnutts
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Dive Profile

  • 1. Air
  • 10L Aluminium     207 → 21 bar
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  • Average depth: 13.4m
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Species Identified

Chromonephthea grasshoffi van Ofwegen, 2005
Solenocaulon sterroclonium Germanos, 1895
Chromonephthea pellucida (Kükenthal, 1911)
Callogorgia flabellum (Ehrenberg, 1834)
Bellonella petila Verseveldt & Bayer, 1988
Favia laxa (Klunzinger, 1879) (Knob coral) zooxanthellate
Symphyllia recta (Dana, 1846) (Sinuous cup coral) zooxanthellate
Goniastrea retiformis (Lamarck, 1816) (Lesser star coral) zooxanthellate
Cyphastrea chalcidicum (Forskål, 1775) (Lesser knob coral) zooxanthellate
Cynarina lacrymalis (Milne Edwards & Haime, 1848) (Solitary cup coral) zooxanthellate
Acanthastrea echinata (Dana, 1846) (Starry cup coral) zooxanthellate
Leptastrea purpurea (Dana, 1846) (Crust coral) zooxanthellate
Oulastrea crispata (Lamarck, 1816) (Zebra coral) zooxanthellate
Chaetodon vagabundus Linnaeus, 1758 (Vagabond butterflyfish) Found in reef flats, lagoon and seaward reefs and sometimes in turbid waters subject to freshwater runoff. Swim in pairs. Omnivorous, feed on algae, coral polyps, crustaceans and worms . Oviparous , monogamous . Stab...
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Chaetodon lineolatus Cuvier, 1831 (Line butterflyfish) Occur in lagoon and seaward reefs, usually in pairs in coral rich areas . Benthopelagic . Feed mainly on coral polyps and anemones, but also on small invertebrates and algae . Largest species in the genus . Oviparous . Form pairs during breeding .
Chaetodon triangulum Cuvier, 1831 (Triangle butterflyfish) Inhabit lagoon and seaward reefs . Closely associated with Acropora corals, particularly the staghorn variety. Territorial and in pairs . Juveniles solitary among coral branches . Feed mainly on coral polyps and theref...
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Chaetodon ornatissimus Cuvier, 1831 (Ornate butterflyfish) Occur in clear waters and coral-rich areas of lagoon and seaward reefs. However, only common in seaward reefs . Benthopelagic . Juveniles are solitary, living among branching corals, while adults are almost always in pa...
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Chaetodon adiergastos Seale, 1910 (Philippine butterflyfish) Inhabit coral reefs and occurs in pairs or groups, usually near soft coral . Juveniles solitary and found on shallow protected reefs or in estuaries . Oviparous . Form pairs during breeding . Have never been imported although they can be easily maintained in a tank.
Chlorurus bowersi (Snyder, 1909) (Bower's parrotfish) Inhabits channel and lagoon reef slopes, in coral-rich areas . Occurs singly .
Scarus ferrugineus Forsskål, 1775 (Rusty parrotfish) Inhabits protected coral slopes . Individuals in the terminal phase form harems . Feeds mainly on benthic algae .
Scarus schlegeli (Bleeker, 1861) (Yellowband parrotfish) Inhabits lagoon and seaward reefs from 1 to over 50 m depth. Adults are common in areas with rich coral and high vertical relief . Juveniles may school with other species. Form feeding aggregations on rubble and mixed r...
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Scarus oviceps Valenciennes, 1840 (Darkcapped parrotfish) Inhabits lagoon and seaward reefs to at least 10 m . Occurs singly .
Scarus festivus Valenciennes, 1840 (Festive parrotfish) Found in clear lagoon and seaward reefs . Feeds on benthic algae .
Scarus chameleon Choat and Randall, 1986 (Chameleon parrotfish) Inhabits outer reef flats and exposed lagoon and seaward slopes from a depth of 3 to at least 30 m . Feeds mainly on algae . Females often in schools of mixed species when feeding, males usually seen separate .
Heteractis crispa (Hemprich and Ehrenberg in Ehrenberg, 1834) (Leathery sea anemone)
Pyrosoma atlanticum Péron, 1804
Cryptodendrum adhaesivum Klunzinger, 1877 (Adhesive sea anemone)
Cephalopholis argus Bloch and Schneider, 1801 (Grouper) A generally common species found in a variety of coral habitats from tide pools to depths of at least 40 m; prefers the 1 to 10 m reef zone. Juvenile prefers shallow, protected coral thickets . Benthic and benthopelagi...
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Cypselurus poecilopterus (Valenciennes, 1847) (spotted flyingfish) Inhabits neritic surface waters, rare in the open ocean . Capable of leaping out of the water and gliding for long distances above the surface .
Cheilopogon intermedius Parin, 1961 (中间须唇飞鱼) Occurs in neritic surface waters. Feeds on zooplankton and small fish .
Hirundichthys oxycephalus (Bleeker, 1852) (Bony flyingfish) Inhabits surface neritic waters. Capable of leaping out of the water and gliding for long distances above the surface.
Upeneus sulphureus Cuvier, 1829 (Goat fish) Found in coastal waters, entering estuaries . Forms schools . Has appearance of sillaginids when schooling .
Liosina paradoxa Thiele, 1899
Placospongia mixta Thiele, 1900

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