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  • Nº454 # Date: 2010-05-19 - 11:18
  • # Max Depth: 33.8m Duration: 62mins
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  • Temp: Surf 26°C Bottom 28°C
  • Water: Salt
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  • 1. Nitrox 30
  • 12L Aluminium
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  • Average depth: 15.4m
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Rhinopias frondosa (Günther, 1892) (Weedy scorpionfish) Found in rich soft-bottom habitats in current prone channels ; also in rocky or coralline habitats near algae where it camouflages itself. Hunts prey at night like other species of scorpaenids, feeding on fish and small invertebrates.
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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