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  • Nº379 # Date: 2008-11-29 - 14:27
  • # Max Depth: 27.1m Duration: 67mins
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  • Temp: Surf 30°C Bottom 29°C
  • Dive type : Wreck
  • Water: Salt
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  • Weights: 4 kg
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  • 1. Air
  • 11L Aluminium
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  • Average depth: 14.7m
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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.
Arothron stellatus (Bloch & Schneider, 1801) (Blackspotted puffer) Relatively uncommon in patch reefs and coral slopes near sandy areas of clear lagoon and seaward reefs. Juveniles occur in sandy and weedy inner reefs, adults on clear lagoons and seaward reefs . Juveniles inshore, usual...
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Cheilinus undulatus Rüppell, 1835 (Humphead wrasse) Humphead wrasses are extremely long-lived, known to survive for at least 30 years, and taking around five to seven years to reach sexual maturity . Adults are usually solitary, spending the day roaming the reef and returni...
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Solenostomus leptosoma Tanaka, 1908 (Delicate ghostpipefish) Found along the reef's edge, bordering on open sand substrates . Mostly pelagic until it settles on the substrate for breeding . Females carry the eggs in their pelvic fins that are modified to form a brood pouch .

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