Murray Newham
Costa Rica
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Nº19
Date: 2012-11-10 - 10:06
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Max Depth: 16.3m Duration: 41mins
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- Temp: Bottom 24°C
- Dive type : Recreational
- Visibility: Average
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- 1. Air
- 11L Steel 200 → 55 bar
- Average depth: 10.6m
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Species Identified
Ectreposebastes imus Garman, 1899 (Midwater scorpionfish)
Among all scorpionfishes, it is structurally best adapted for mid-water existence . Benthopelagic . Feeds mainly on crustaceans, amphipods and sergestid shrimps . Anterolateral glandular grooves with venom gland at least in anal-fin spines .
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Dive around rocky outcrops. Saw several sand-rays and scorpionfish. As with prior dive managed body heat in colder conditions. Safety stop in murky mid-water, overcoming vertigo, Ascended into heavy swell; used regulator on surface to return to boat.