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  • Nº9 # Date: 2015-03-02 - 07:46
  • # Max Depth: 28.5m Duration: 40mins
Diver's Notes

Richelieu Rock is one of the best dive site in Thailand.

Spotted Ghost Pipefish!!

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  • Temp: Surf 30°C Bottom 28°C
  • Dive type : Recreational
  • Visibility: Good Water: Salt
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  • Computer: Suunto - D4i Novo
  • Weights: 5 kg
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Dive Profile

  • 1. Air
  • 12L Steel     200 → 50 bar
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  • Average depth: 16.2m
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Species Identified

Solenostomus cyanopterus Bleeker, 1854 (Ghost pipefish) Mostly pelagic until it settles on the substrate for breeding . Uncommon species found in coastal reefs and weedy areas . Monogamous, always in pairs . Females carry the eggs in their pelvic fins that are modified to form a brood pouch . Feed on small crustaceans .

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