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  • Nº145 # Date: 2024-08-04 - 10:16
  • # Max Depth: 20.1m Duration: 88mins
Diver's Notes

1st dive two tanker aboard Datu Budas
partly cloudy, hot calm on surface, slight breeze
drop in on NE corner , swim to the left all the way around seamount, back to boat
multilevel , 1/2 dive solo
silty green water, viz is not good

Dive Profile
Dive Location

  • Temp: Surf 27°C Bottom 27°C
  • Dive type : Recreational, Reef, Photo
  • Visibility: Bad Water: Salt
Specific gear used
  • BCD: Scubapro - Glide Plus
  • Boots: Cressi Sub - Dive Shoes
  • Camera: Olympus - TG6
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  • Computer: Oceanic - OCS
  • Fins: Scubapro - Jet Fins
  • 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 Profile

  • 1. Air
  • 10L Aluminium     207 → 41 bar
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  • Average depth: 13.4m
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Species Identified

Halichoeres scapularis (Bennett, 1832) (Zigzag wrasse) Common in shallow lagoons or bays; usually over sand, rubble, or seagrass bottom , rather than on coral reefs. Usually solitary and aggressive towards members of its own species. Feeds on small crustaceans by picking them off the sandy bottom .
Thalassoma hardwicke (Bennett, 1830) (Sixbar wrasse) Occurs in shallow lagoon and seaward reefs, slopes and along drop-offs to moderate depths. Occurs in small, loose groups . Feeds on benthic and planktonic crustaceans, small fishes, and foraminiferans.
Oxycheilinus bimaculatus (Valenciennes, 1840) (Two-spot wrasse) Inhabits outer reef slopes or deep clear lagoons among rubble or clumps of algae; also in seagrass beds . Often in sheltered estuaries and harbors . Benthic and benthopelagic .
Pseudocheilinus hexataenia (Bleeker, 1857) (Pyjama) Occurs in seaward reefs among coral branches. Also in clear coastal waters, dense coral habitats on shallow reef crest or slopes to depth of about 20 m. Usually occurs in small loose groups. A shy species, usually swimm...
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Halichoeres hortulanus (Lacepède, 1801) (Checkerboard wrasse)
Bodianus mesothorax (Bloch and Schneider, 1801) (Splitlevel hogfish) Ranging into subtropical zones as juveniles expatriates caused by warm currents during pelagic stage . Inhabit coral-rich outer reef slopes at depths of 5 to over 20 m, particularly near caves. Juveniles in caves; adults...
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Gomphosus varius Lacepède, 1801 (Bird wrasse) Found in coral-rich areas of lagoon and seaward reefs to a depth of at least 30 m . Benthopelagic . Feeds mainly on small benthic crustaceans, sometimes on small fishes, brittle stars, and mollusks .
Halichoeres prosopeion (Bleeker, 1853) (Twotone wrasse) Inhabits lagoon and seaward reefs, in coral-rich areas . Also found along drop-offs on the bottom of large caves. Usually seen solitary .
Halichoeres argus (Bloch and Schneider, 1801) (Argus wrasse) Inhabits shallow coastal reefs and seagrass flats , also in algae-rocky reef flats and lagoons .
Anampses meleagrides Valenciennes, 1840 (Spotted wrasse) Found in areas of mixed coral, rubble, consolidated limestone, and sand of seaward reefs; also in soft coral or sponge habitats . Minimum depth reported taken from Ref. 30874.
Halichoeres chrysus Randall, 1981 (Canary wrasse) Found at the reef edge, in sand and rubble areas .
Eretmochelys imbricata (LINNAEUS) 1766 (Hawksbill Turtle) Hawksbills may take decades to mature and it could be between 20 to 40 years before they are ready to breed . Upon reaching sexual maturity, a female will typically lay up to five clutches of around 100 to 140 eggs in one ...
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Epinephelus merra Bloch, 1793 (Dwarf spotted grouper) Very common in shallow lagoon and semi-protected seaward reefs. Juveniles are common in thickets of staghorn Acropora corals. Feed on crustaceans and fishes. Increase of piscivory with age is observed in this species. ...
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Anyperodon leucogrammicus (Valenciennes, 1828) (Balala) Inhabits coral rich areas and clear waters on lagoon and seaward reefs. Feeds mainly on fishes and probably on crustaceans. The distinctive blue and gold striped juveniles are mimics of the wrasse Halichoeres purpurescen...
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Epinephelus ongus (Bloch, 1790) (specklefin rockcod) Inhabits inner coastal and lagoon reefs, also in brackish waters where it occurs in ledges and caves . Adults usually in 20+ m depth .
Parupeneus barberinus (Lacepède, 1801) (Dash-and-dot goatfish) One of the most abundant species of Parupeneus . Inhabits large sand patches as well as sand and rubble areas of reef flats, and lagoon and seaward reefs to a depth of about 100 m. Forages on sand-dwelling invertebrates ...
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Amblyglyphidodon curacao (Bloch, 1787) (Black-snouted sergeant-major) Inhabits lagoons, coastal embayments, reef passages and outer reefs. Juveniles often found among Sarcophyton and Sinularia soft corals. Feeding aggregations are frequently observed over growths of the staghorn coral Acro...
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Dascyllus aruanus (Linnaeus, 1758) (black-and-white damselfish) Territorial, inhabit shallow lagoon and subtidal reef flats. Form large aggregations above staghorn Acropora thickets or in smaller groups above isolated coral heads. Feed on zooplankton, benthic invertebrates, and algae...
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Pomacentrus brachialis Cuvier, 1830 (Charcoal damsel) Found in passages and outer reef slopes ; also in current prone and clear water reef flats to 40 m depth . Occurs singly or in small groups . Feeds on zooplankton and benthic algae .
Pomacentrus moluccensis Bleeker, 1853 (Lemon damsel) Inhabits clear lagoon and seaward reefs among branching corals. Occurs in small aggregations. Feeds mainly on algae and planktonic crustaceans.
Abudefduf vaigiensis (Quoy and Gaimard, 1825) (Five finger) Adults inhabit upper edge of outer reef slopes and inshore rocky reefs. Juveniles associated with drifting seaweed . Benthopelagic . Feed on zooplankton, benthic algae, and small invertebrates . Often in aggregations ...
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Neoglyphidodon nigroris (Cuvier, 1830) (Yellowfin damsel) Two forms: long-tailed and black as adults occurs in the Andaman Sea, ranging east to western Bali and north to Japan. Second form, probably valid as N. xanthurus occurs in the rest of the West Pacific and the two overla...
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Chromis weberi Fowler and Bean, 1928 (Weber's chromis) Occurs singly or in small to large aggregations in passes and steep outer reef slopes.
Pomacentrus adelus Allen, 1991 (Obscure damsel) Inhabits lagoon, coastal and seaward reefs , usually on open rubble patches .
Chromis viridis (Cuvier, 1830) (blue-green chromis) Found in large aggregations above thickets of branching Acropora corals in sheltered areas such as subtidal reef flats and lagoons. Juveniles closely tied to individual coral heads . Phytoplankton feeders. Breeding is d...
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Amblyglyphidodon leucogaster (Bleeker, 1847) (goldenscaled damselfish) Inhabits lagoons, reef passages, and the outer reef slopes as solitary individuals or in small groups. Feeds on copepods, amphipods, mysids, fish eggs, crustacean larvae, and a small portion of algae.
Chrysiptera cyanea (Quoy and Gaimard, 1825) (cornflower sargeantmajor) Found amongst rubble and coral of clear sheltered lagoons and subtidal reef flats . Occurs in groups of a male and several females or juveniles . Feeds on algae, pelagic tunicates and copepods.
Dascyllus melanurus Bleeker, 1854 (blacktailed humbug) Schooling species, inhabits sheltered lagoons, harbors and inlets. Also in somewhat open substrates with outcrops of Acropora corals . Often associated with small coral heads. Feeds on a variety of plankton, including l...
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Amblyglyphidodon aureus (Cuvier, 1830) (Golden damsel) Occurs in steep outer reef, occasionally in deep lagoons and along channel walls, usually in current prone habitats and where there are abundant gorgonian and long sea-whip corals on which they lay and guard eggs. Juvenil...
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Dischistodus prosopotaenia (Bleeker, 1852) (Honey-head damsel) Inhabits lagoons and coastal reefs, usually in silty areas . The true D. prosopotaenia ranges from Singapore to Sulawesi while the yellow-breasted variant ranges from Irian Jaya to eastern Australia and Vanuatu .
Pomacentrus simsiang Bleeker, 1856 (Blueback damsel) Occurs singly or in small aggregations at slightly turbid areas of lagoon and coastal reefs. Feeds mainly on benthic algae.
Chromis amboinensis (Bleeker, 1871) (Ambon chromis) Inhabits coral-rich areas of clear lagoon and seaward reefs. Abundant on steep outer reef slopes below 24 m, uncommon in lagoons. Juveniles in large branching corals, adults mainly in caves . Found in aggregations .
Ctenochaetus binotatus Randall, 1955 (Twospot surgeonfish) Inhabits coral and rubble areas of deep lagoon and seaward reefs. Feeds by scooping film of detritus and unicellular algae that produce ciguatera toxin making this species a key link in the ciguatera food chain . Caught with nets .
Ctenochaetus striatus (Quoy and Gaimard, 1825) (Striated surgeonfish) Inhabits reef flats and lagoon and seaward reefs to a depth of over 30 m. Occurs over coral , rock, pavement, or rubble substrates. May occur singly or in small to very large, often mixed-species aggregations . Feeds on...
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Sargocentron diadema (Lacepède, 1802) (Crown squirrelfish) A common species that inhabits shallow coral reefs and lagoon and seaward reefs to depths of 30 m or more. Benthopelagic . Occurs under ledges or in crevices during the day and feeds on isopods; at night it roams over o...
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Sargocentron spiniferum (Forsskål, 1775) (Sabre squirrelfish) A solitary species that inhabits a variety of reef zones from reef flats to lagoon and seaward reefs to a depth of at least 122 m and is fairly common in areas not subjected to heavy spear fishing. Found under ledges duri...
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Sargocentron microstoma (Günther, 1859) (Smallmouth squirrelfish) Inhabits virtually all coral reef zones . Benthopelagic in or near crevices and holes . Common in thickets of staghorn Acropora or in large Pocillopora heads . Feeds on small crustaceans, worms, and fishes during the ni...
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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 melannotus Bloch and Schneider, 1801 (Blackback butterflyfish) Usually solitary or in pairs in coral-rich areas of reef flats, lagoons, and seaward reefs to a depth of over 15 m. Juveniles inshore. In pairs or traveling in small groups . Feed on octocorallian and scleractinian cora...
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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 speculum Cuvier, 1831 (Mirror butterflyfish) In coastal reef slopes rich with hydroids and anemones. Small juveniles secretive in coral thickets . Usually solitary and relatively uncommon. Feed on coral polyps and invertebrates . Oviparous , monogamous . Form pairs during breeding .
Heniochus varius (Cuvier, 1829) (Horned bannerfish) Occur in deep lagoons and steep outer reef slopes, with mixed algae and coral growth . Solitary or in small groups. Feed on corals and other invertebrates . Oviparous . Form pairs during breeding . Maximum depth reported taken from Ref. 48636.

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