Claudia Fielder
United States
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Nº42
Date: 2009-07-08 - 11:05
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Max Depth: 29.6m Duration: 21mins
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- Temp: Bottom 25°C
- Dive type : Recreational, Training, Wreck
- Visibility: Average
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- Weights: 5 kg
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Dive with Bob Eichholtz from Looe Key Reef Resort & Dive Center
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Dive Profile
- 1. Nitrox 32
- 10L Aluminium 207 → 34 bar
- Average depth: 19.7m
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Species Identified
Epinephelus itajara (Lichtenstein, 1822) (Giant grouper)
The goliath grouper may be solitary or occur in groups of up to 50 or more individuals. Home range appears limited and the fish produces a booming sound when threatened by divers or large sharks. Variations of these voca...
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Cargo ship that wrecked in Port au Prince Haiti
Marked by a series of mooring buoys, the remains of this 210-foot freighter lay 6 miles southwest of Big Pine Key. The vessel was originally named Ocean Alley but was later renamed Adolphus Busch after the senior member of the Busch brewing family.
This ship was intentionally sunk in 100-feet of water in 1998 to create an artificial reef system. The vessel is intact and upright. Because of its location in a protected sanctuary, no explosives were used during the sinking of this ship. As a result, she merely endured the placement of 12 holes above her water line. She then had water pumped in to her hull until she could no longer stay afloat. This ship remains in great condition and is a good site for exploration. The 12 large holes make for easy swim through paths and allow entrance in to the ship.