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  • Nº101 # Date: 2013-12-09 - 03:24
  • # Max Depth: 25.9m Duration: 43mins
Diver's Notes

Honeymoon Liveaboard 2013 - MV Orion - Dive #1
Kurumba Reef - North Malé Atoll, Maldives

First dive in the Maldives! My last dive was a couple of months ago in Croatia, but this was Silje's first dive in 2,5 years. While she was getting used to being under water again, I was trying to figure out the new camera and strobe. Not easy. I almost felt like it was harder to get good photos with my old crappy camera, than with this brand new super expensive equipment. But after getting a couple of "perfect" shots, I realised the potential of the camera and the strobe, and realised that I just need to practice :-)
All in all a nice, relaxing and easy dive to get everyone into the zone.

Dive Profile
Dive Location

  • Temp: Surf 29°C Bottom 29°C
  • Dive type : Reef, Photo, Liveaboard
  • Visibility: Good Water: Salt
Specific gear used
  • BCD: Cressi Sub - Aquapro 5R
  • Weights: 4 kg
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Dive Shop & Buddies
  • Dive buddies: Silje Scheen
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Dive Profile

  • 1. Nitrox 23
  • 11L Steel     200 → 20 bar
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  • Average depth: 17.3m
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Species Identified

Muraena retifera Goode and Bean, 1882 (Moray eel) Known only from moderate depths along outer continental shelf.
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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Corythoichthys schultzi Herald, 1953 (Schultz's pipefish) Found among corals or sea fans in lagoon and seaward reefs . Adults in pairs or small aggregations when in the open or in safe places at night . Ovoviviparous . The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail .
Pterois volitans (Linnaeus, 1758) (Red lionfish)
Ostracion cubicus Linnaeus, 1758 (Yellow boxfish) Inhabit lagoon and semi-sheltered seaward reefs. Juveniles often among Acropora corals . Benthopelagic . Solitary . Juveniles expatriating to subtropical zone from the pelagic larval stage. Small juveniles secretive i...
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Panulirus homarus (Linnaeus, 1758) (scalloped spiny lobster)

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