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  • Nº1006 # Date: 2022-05-28 - 01:04
  • # Max Depth: 18.6m Duration: 89mins
Diver's Notes

SAMAL DIVE FESTIVAL
Dive 2--- Multilevel
Drop back of Malipano Island, drop down wall under overhangs, to depth then reverse back to boat around 45 ft up to shallows, back to boat
SI 1:35

Dive Profile
Dive Location

  • Surface interval:95 mins
  • Temp: Surf 27°C Bottom 27°C
  • Dive type : Recreational, Reef, Photo
  • Visibility: Average Water: Salt
Specific gear used
  • BCD: Oceanic - OceanPro
  • Camera: Canon - Powershot SD780
  • Computer: Aqualung - i200
  • Computer: Oceanic - OCS
  • Fins: Scubapro - Jet Fins
  • Knife: Scuba MAx - folding
  • Mask: Cressi - Liberty
  • Mask: Promate - Scope
  • Regulator: SEAC - Synchro
  • Wet suit: Blue Ocean - Diveskin
  • Weights: 4.1 kg
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Dive Profile

  • 1. Air
  • 10L Aluminium     207 → 55 bar
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  • Average depth: 12.4m
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Species Identified

Synodus variegatus (Lacepède, 1803) (Variegated lizardfish) Inhabits deep lagoon and seaward reefs to depths over 40 m ; sometimes found on sandy bottoms concealing itself in the sand. Prefers to rest on hard surfaces and frequently occurs in pairs . Benthic . Feeds on small fis...
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Synodus intermedius (Spix & Agassiz, 1829) (Lizardfish) Found on the sandy bottom around boulders or in sandy corridors in patch reefs . Uncommon near the shore.
Bathygobius casamancus (Rochebrune, 1880) An inshore species occasionally found in lagoons , found in intertidal rock pools and mudflats at high tide .
Lipophrys velifer (Norman, 1935) (Sailfin blenny) Inhabits the rocky intertidal zone of sheltered and exposed shores. Males occupy tightly fitting bore holes in the rocks. Females were never seen in such holes except when spawning . Oviparous . Eggs are demersal and adhesive .
Pervagor janthinosoma (Bleeker, 1854) (Blackbar filefish) Occurs in shallow lagoons and seaward reefs to a depth of about 15 m; common in coral-rich areas. Secretive species among rocks, sponges or in crevices on the bases of large coral formations. Adults usually form pairs but often only one is observed while the other one is hiding .
Stephanolepis hispidus (Linnaeus, 1766) (Common filefish) Found on sand or mud bottoms. Associated with Sargassum . Adults feed on benthic invertebrates . Edible but generally rejected by fishers .

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