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  • Nº193 # Date: 2026-02-01 - 10:31
  • # Max Depth: 25.3m Duration: 80mins
Diver's Notes

2 tanker Waling Waling
Coral Gardens at Sol Del Sur
solo
multilevel

Dive Profile
Dive Location

  • Temp: Surf 26°C Bottom 26°C
  • Dive type : Recreational, Reef, Photo
  • Visibility: Average Water: Salt
Specific gear used
  • BCD: Scubapro - Glide Plus
  • Boots: Orca - Dive shoes
  • Camera: Olympus - TG6
  • Compass:
  • Computer: Oceanic - OCS
  • Fins: Scubapro - Jet Fins
  • 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 → 28 bar
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  • Average depth: 16.9m
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Species Identified

Stenopus hispidus (Olivier, 1811) (banded coral shrimp)
Acanthephyra quadrispinosa Kemp, 1939
Plesionika martia (A. Milne-Edwards, 1883) (golden shrimp)
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 violaceum (Bleeker, 1853) (Violet squirrelfish) Uncommon in atoll reef flats, lagoon patch reefs, and steep outer reef slopes. Solitary and secretive species, occasionally seen in small crevices in clear water habitats . Strictly nocturnal, feeds mainly on benthic crabs and shrimps. Spine of preopercle is venomous.
Neoniphon opercularis (Valenciennes, 1831) (Black squirrelfish) Inhabits subtidal reef flats and lagoon and seaward reefs to depths of at least 20 m. Found singly or in small groups in coral-rich areas . Feeds mainly on benthic crabs and shrimps. Large spine at the corner of preope...
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Junceella fragilis (Ridley, 1884)
Muricella grandis Nutting, 1910
Sinularia brassica May, 1898
Subergorgia suberosa (Pallas, 1766)
Plumigorgia hydroides Nutting, 1910
Chrysogorgia stellata Nutting, 1908
Favia speciosa (Dana, 1846) (Knob coral) zooxanthellate
Lobophyllia hemprichii (Ehrenberg, 1834) (Lobed cactus coral) zooxanthellate
Echinopora lamellosa (Esper, 1795) (Hedgehog coral) zooxanthellate
Platygyra daedalea (Ellis and Solander, 1786) (Lesser valley coral) zooxanthellate
Goniastrea retiformis (Lamarck, 1816) (Lesser star coral) zooxanthellate
Symphyllia recta (Dana, 1846) (Sinuous cup coral) zooxanthellate
Oulastrea crispata (Lamarck, 1816) (Zebra coral) zooxanthellate
Centropyge bispinosa (Günther, 1860) (Twospined angelfish) Secretive species found in lagoon and seaward reef slopes in areas with rich coral growth. Found singly or in aggregations ; forms harems of 3-7 individuals. Feeds on algae. Frequently exported through the aquarium trade .
Centropyge vrolikii (Bleeker, 1853) (Pearlscale angelfish) Inhabit lagoon and seaward reefs, mainly in coral rich areas . Feed on algae. Oviparous , monogamous . Frequently exported through the aquarium trade. Form hybrids with Centropyge eibli and C. flavissima at areas of sympatry. Mimicked by juveniles of the acanthurid Acanthurus pyroferus .
Genicanthus lamarck (Lacepède, 1802) (Blackstriped angelfish) Inhabit shallow reef crests and deep reefs adjacent to steep slopes. Form aggregations to feed in midwater well above the bottom; harems of 3-7 individuals. Feeds on plankton. Frequently exported through the aquarium trade .
Centropyge bicolor (Bloch, 1787) (Bicolor angelfish) Inhabits lagoon, channel, or protected seaward reef slopes, drop offs, coral and rubble areas . Usually in pairs or in small groups. Feeds on algae, small crustaceans and worms. Darts from one hiding place to the next. Commonly exported through the aquarium trade .
Pygoplites diacanthus (Boddaert, 1772) (Bluebanded angelfish) Occurs in coral rich areas of lagoon and seaward reefs to a depth of 48 m or more. Often found in the vicinity of caves and feeds on sponges and tunicates. Solitary or in pairs, or in groups. Frequently exported through the aquarium trade . Rarely survives in the aquarium.

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