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  • Nº1 # Date: 2014-05-03 - 14:00
  • # Max Depth: 24.5m Duration: 52mins
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  • Temp: Surf 30°C Bottom 22°C
  • Dive type : Recreational, Drift, Reef
  • Visibility: Average Water: Salt
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  • Weights: 4 kg
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Cheilinus undulatus Rüppell, 1835 (Humphead wrasse) Humphead wrasses are extremely long-lived, known to survive for at least 30 years, and taking around five to seven years to reach sexual maturity . Adults are usually solitary, spending the day roaming the reef and returni...
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Carcharhinus albimarginatus (Rüppell, 1837) (Shark)
Triaenodon obesus (Rüppell, 1837) (Whitetip reef shark) Despite its docile nature during the day this nocturnal shark can become aggressive when hunting at night, thrashing through coral reefs looking for potential prey. The whitetip reef shark usually hunts alone, but is non-t...
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Myliobatis aquila (Linnaeus, 1758) (Common eagle ray) Found in shallow lagoons , bays and estuaries; also offshore down to at least 95 m . Often found in groups . Feeds on benthic crustaceans, mollusks and fish. Ovoviviparous . Gestation period of 6-8 months, the females ...
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Macolor niger (Forsskål, 1775) (black snapper) Inhabits steep outer walls of lagoon, channel and seaward slopes . Juveniles are solitary, adults in large schools . Feeds on fishes and crustaceans .
Caranx ignobilis (Forsskål, 1775) (Giant trevally) Pelagic over sand and rock . Adults occur singly and inhabit clear lagoon and seaward reefs . Juveniles found in estuaries. Feed on crustaceans and fishes at night . Large individuals may be ciguatoxic. The largest t...
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Alectis ciliaris (Bloch, 1787) (African pompano)

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