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  • Nº12 # Date: 2013-08-03 - 12:03
  • # Max Depth: 27m Duration: 29mins
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Advanced Open Water Dive 4
Drift

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  • Surface interval:103 mins
  • Temp: Surf 34°C Bottom 28°C
  • Dive type : Training, Drift, Boat
  • Visibility: Excellent Water: Salt
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  • Light: Intova - 300 Lumen
  • Weights: 6 kg
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Dive Profile

  • 1. Air
  • 12L Steel     210 → 70 bar
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  • Average depth: 18m
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Species Identified

Acanthurus sohal (Forsskål, 1775) (Sohal surgeonfish) A common species found in seaward edges of reefs exposed to surge . Aggressive and territorial . Feeds on various kinds of algae, mainly Sargassum, and fine filamentous green algae. Caught with nets .
Balistapus undulatus (Park, 1797) (Orange-lined triggerfish) Occurs in coral-rich areas of deep lagoon and seaward reefs from the lower surge zone to at least 50 meters, Ref. 48637. Feeds on a variety of benthic organisms such as algae, echinoderms, fishes, mollusks, tunicates, spo...
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Zebrasoma xanthurum (Blyth, 1852) (Yellowtail tang) Often found in groups in coral-rich areas or on rocky bottoms . It small and numerous pharyngeal teeth suggest a diet that consists mainly of filamentous algae .
Pomacanthus imperator (Bloch, 1787) (Angel fish) Juveniles are encountered under ledges, or in holes of outer lagoon patch reefs or semi-protected areas of exposed channels and outer reef flats. Subadults move to reef front holes and surge channels. Large adults inhabi...
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Taeniura lymma (Forsskål, 1775) (Bluespotted ribbontail ray) Blue-spotted stingrays live alone or in small groups , migrating in large schools into shallow sandy areas on the rising tide in order to feed, and dispersing back into the ocean as the tide falls to shelter in the coral c...
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Cephalopholis argus Bloch and Schneider, 1801 (Grouper) A generally common species found in a variety of coral habitats from tide pools to depths of at least 40 m; prefers the 1 to 10 m reef zone. Juvenile prefers shallow, protected coral thickets . Benthic and benthopelagi...
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Pterois volitans (Linnaeus, 1758) (Red lionfish)
Gomphosus caeruleus Lacepède, 1801 (Checkerboard wrasse) Inhabits coral-rich areas of lagoon and seaward reefs . Also in rocky reefs . Feeds on small invertebrates .
Heniochus intermedius Steindachner, 1893 (Red Sea bannerfish) Found on coral slopes Juveniles in large groups at base of reef, sometimes with H. diphreutes; adults usually solitary or paired, occasionally in groups . Feed on zooplankton and benthic invertebrates . Oviparous , monogamous . Form pairs during breeding .

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