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  • Nº8 # Date: 2004-07-18 - 10:07
  • # Max Depth: 24m Duration: 30mins
Diver's Notes

Coral reef + a small cave.

A triggerfish attacked dad :-)

Group of 7ppl, including me, mom & dad.

Had lots of pain in my ears, and had to abort the 2nd dive. I'm recovering from a cold and have thus equalising problems :-(



Dive Profile
Dive Location

  • Temp: Bottom 28°C
  • Dive type : Cave, Reef
  • Visibility: Average Water: Salt
Specific gear used
  • Wet suit: - 3mm Shorty
  • Boots: Mares - Size 8
  • Fins: Scubapro - Twin Speed
  • Weights: 5 kg
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  • Dive buddies: Galina Dementjeva
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Dive Profile

  • 1. Air
  • 12L Steel     200 → 40 bar
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  • Average depth: 16m
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Species Identified

Pseudobalistes flavimarginatus (Rüppell, 1829) (Yellowmargin triggerfish) Inhabits coastal to inner reefs and estuaries, often in silty habitats . Found on lagoon slope and floor , also coral reefs. Generally solitary or in pairs . Young form small aggregations when common while adults are us...
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Pterois antennata (Bloch, 1787) (Broadbarred firefish) Occurs in lagoon and seaward reefs. Hides in crevices under rocks and coral formations during the day and hunts at night. Typically with head towards the safety of their hide-out or narrow passage . Feeds on shrimps and...
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Eretmochelys imbricata (LINNAEUS) 1766 (Hawksbill Turtle) Hawksbills may take decades to mature and it could be between 20 to 40 years before they are ready to breed . Upon reaching sexual maturity, a female will typically lay up to five clutches of around 100 to 140 eggs in one ...
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