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  • Nº57 # Date: 2015-07-20 - 08:08
  • # Max Depth: 19m Duration: 36mins
Diver's Notes

Second dive in search of the elusive Hammerhead sharks although it is the season for them. Very strong current at the start of the dive over the back end of Jackson Reef.Did see 4 Tuna and was surrounded by banner fish during the middle part of the dive.Dived with Nitrox for only the second time.Saw a large dolphin on the boat back to Sharm.
No sharks!!

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  • Surface interval:26 mins
  • Temp: Surf 28°C Bottom 24°C
  • Dive type : Reef
  • Visibility: Good Water: Salt
Specific gear used
  • Computer: Suunto - Vyper Air
  • Fins: Mares - Avanti Quattro Plus
  • Mask: Atomic Aquatics - Frameless
  • Wet suit: Scuba pro - everflex 5/4
  • Weights: 8 kg
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  • 1. Nitrox 32
  • 12L Aluminium     250 → 40 bar
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  • Average depth: 12.7m
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Species Identified

Thunnus maccoyii (Castelnau, 1872) (Bluefin) Bluefin tuna spend their lives swimming constantly through the oceans cruising at 2 - 3km per hour , although they are able to reach speeds of 70 km per hour . Individuals swim together in shoals and these migrate vast dis...
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Heniochus intermedius Steindachner, 1893 (Red Sea bannerfish) Found on coral slopes Juveniles in large groups at base of reef, sometimes with H. diphreutes; adults usually solitary or paired, occasionally in groups . Feed on zooplankton and benthic invertebrates . Oviparous , monogamous . Form pairs during breeding .

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