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  • Nº105 # Date: 2017-04-23 - 10:02
  • # Max Depth: 8.3m Duration: 60mins
Diver's Notes

Sand storm blew in so zodiac dive from PDC boat into old marina. Shallow dive and made part of the way back to boat before pick up on zodiac
3 x stonefish, 2 x scorpionfish, Pygmy Nudibranch, ringed chromodorid, Jackfish, burrfish, 2 x drab moray

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  • Temp: Surf 23°C Bottom 23°C
  • Dive type : Recreational
  • Visibility: Good Water: Salt
Specific gear used
  • BCD: Cressi Sub - Ultralight
  • Fins: Atomic Aquatics - Split Fins
  • Other: Atomic Aquatics - SV2 Snorkel
  • Weights: 6 kg
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Dive Profile

  • 1. Air
  • 12L Steel     200 → 87 bar
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  • Average depth: 5.1m
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Species Identified

Synanceia verrucosa Bloch & Schneider, 1801 (Stonefish) Most widespread stonefish . Found on sandy or rubble areas of reef flats and shallow lagoons and in small pools during low tide well camouflaged among the substrate and sometimes even covered with algae . Solitary specie...
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Scorpaenopsis cirrosa (Thunberg, 1793) (Weedy stingfish)
Onigocia bimaculata Knapp, Imamura & Sakashita, 2000 (Two-spotted flathead) Found frequently on coral sand .
Chromodoris magnifica (Quoy & Gaimard 1832) (Magnificent Chromodoris)
Ceratosoma amoenum (Cheeseman, 1886) (clown nudibranch)
Priacanthus hamrur (Forsskål, 1775) (Moontail bullseye) Uncommon species found in outer reef slopes and deep lagoon pinnacles from 8 to at least 80 m. In small aggregations, sometimes schools in oceanic locations . Feeds on small fish, crustaceans, and other small invertebrates . Generally marketed fresh, may be salted or dried .
Carangoides fulvoguttatus (Forsskål, 1775) (Yellowspotted trevally) Prefers rocky and coral reef areas, but also found on offshore banks . Found singly or in large schools . Feeds on small invertebrates and fish .
Pterois volitans (Linnaeus, 1758) (Red lionfish)
Scorpaenodes hirsutus (Smith, 1957) (Hairy scorpionfish) Inhabits lagoon and seaward reefs to a depth of at least 40 m . Benthic in coral reefs . Venomous spines .
Odonus niger (Rüppell, 1836) (Redtoothed triggerfish) Inhabits reef channels or along slopes that are subject to strong currents . Occur in current-swept seaward coral reefs. Usually form aggregations and feed on zooplankton as well as sponges . Juveniles associated with i...
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Gymnothorax griseus (Lacepède, 1803) (Geometric moray) Found in shallow coastal waters, on coral and rocky reefs . Simultaneous hermaphroditism is confirmed for this species .
Gymnothorax pictus (Ahl, 1789) (Moray) Adults inhabit reef flats and rocky intertidal shorelines. Feed on small fishes and crustaceans, sometimes leaving the water in pursuit of prey . Benthic . Simultaneous hermaphroditism is confirmed for this species . Caught with various nets .
Plectorhinchus harrawayi (Smith, 1952) (哈氏胡椒鲷) In coral reefs of the West Pacific Region .
Stenopus hispidus (Olivier, 1811) (banded coral shrimp)

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