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  • Nº48 # Date: 2016-03-01 - 18:37
  • # Max Depth: 19.7m Duration: 38mins
Diver's Notes

starke Strömung, Seeschlange (schlechtester Tauchgang), Cornetfish, giant Trevallys

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  • Surface interval:219 mins
  • Temp: Surf 30°C Bottom 28°C
  • Dive type : Reef
  • Visibility: Good Water: Salt
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  • Weights: 4 kg
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  • 1. Nitrox 31
  • 12L Aluminium     210 → 70 bar
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  • Average depth: 13.1m
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Species Identified

Leiuranus semicinctus (Lay & Bennett, 1839) (Saddled snake-eel) Occurs in sandy areas and seagrass beds of both lagoon and seaward reefs. Uses its stiff pointed tail to rapidly burrow backwards into the sand when frightened . Benthic . Feeds on sand-dwelling fishes and crabs and pra...
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Siganus javus (Linnaeus, 1766) (Streaked spinefoot) Occurs in small schools of up to 10 individuals or so, in shallow coastal waters, brackish lagoons and rocky or coral reefs. Feeds on algae attached to the substrate and on floating algal fragments. Found resting in midwater at depths of 2 to 6 m when not feeding. Marketed fresh .
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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Pomacentrus moluccensis Bleeker, 1853 (Lemon damsel) Inhabits clear lagoon and seaward reefs among branching corals. Occurs in small aggregations. Feeds mainly on algae and planktonic crustaceans.
Chaetodon falcula Bloch, 1795 (Blackwedged butterflyfish) Found on the reef edge and upper slope. Usually in current-prone habitats; juveniles secretive in corals . Generally seen in pairs or in small aggregations . Feed mainly on invertebrates . Oviparous . Form pairs during breeding .
Fistularia corneta Gilbert & Starks, 1904 (Cornetfish)
Acanthurus leucosternon Bennett, 1833 (Powderblue surgeonfish) Inhabits shallow, clear coastal and island coral reefs . Usually found on reef flats and along upper seaward slopes . May occur singly or in large feeding aggregations. Monogamous . Feeds on benthic algae; on small, sp...
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Heniochus acuminatus (Linnaeus, 1758) (Pennant coralfish) Inhabit deep, protected lagoons and channels, and the deeper parts of outer reef slopes. Juveniles are often solitary while adults occur in pairs . A planktivorous species that generally remains within a few meters of th...
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Stichastrella rosea (rosy starfish)
Naso brevirostris (Cuvier, 1829) (Spotted unicornfish)
Gnathanodon speciosus (Forsskål, 1775) (Golden trevally) Occur in deep lagoon and seaward reefs where they feed by rooting for crustaceans and other invertebrates in the sand. Also feed on small fishes. Small juveniles live among the tentacles of jellyfish . Form schools. No...
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