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  • Nº1 # Date: 2014-02-24 - 10:55
  • # Max Depth: 10.2m Duration: 48mins
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shore dive

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  • Temp: Bottom 30°C
  • Dive type : Training
  • Visibility: Good Water: Salt
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  • Weights: 5 kg
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  • 1. Air
  • 9L Aluminium     210 → 70 bar
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  • Average depth: 6.8m
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Species Identified

Amphiprion nigripes Regan, 1908 (Maldive anemonefish) Usually found on the reef edge. Omnivorous. Associated with the anemone Heteractis magnifica .
Cassiopea andromeda (Forskål, 1775) (Upside-down jellyfish)
Gymnothorax javanicus (Bleeker, 1859) (Giant moray)
Trachyrhamphus bicoarctatus (Bleeker, 1857) (Double-ended pipefish) Inhabits subtidal lagoon and seaward reefs, usually among algae or seagrasses . Most are seen on sand and mud areas, prone to currents; usually soft bottom to about 25 m . Ovoviviparous . The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail .
Corythoichthys haematopterus (Bleeker, 1851) (Messmate pipefish) Inhabits shallow protected areas of rubble and sand , usually semi-silty zones . Occurs more commonly at depths between 0 and 3 m. Ovoviviparous . The male carries the eggs in a brood pouch which is found under the tail . Males may be brooding at 9.0 cm SL. Adults nearly always in pairs .
Scarus psittacus Forsskål, 1775 (Common parrotfish) Inhabit reef flats and lagoon and seaward reefs to at least 25 m depth . Found over corals . Benthopelagic . Initial-phase fish stage usually form small feeding schools . Graze on benthic algae . Secrete a mucus cocoon .
Chaetodon ocellicaudus Cuvier, 1831 (Spot-tail butterfly fish) Occur in coral rich areas of reef flats, lagoons, and seaward reefs. Juveniles inshore. Adults usually seen in pair . Feed on soft coral polyps . Oviparous . Form pairs during breeding .
Parachela oxygastroides (Bleeker, 1852) (Glass fish) Lives in rivers and lowland wetlands including peat canals . Found in medium to large-sized rivers and is a common resident of seasonally flooded forest. Leaves the flooded forest in November as the water levels begin to...
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Epinephelus faveatus (Valenciennes, 1828) (Indian grouper) Occurs in shallow waters over coral reefs or rocky substrate. It appears to be a small species; a 17 cm SL fish from Sri Lanka has fairly well-developed ovaries.

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