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  • Nº43 # Date: 2013-07-26 - 12:14
  • # Max Depth: 10.3m Duration: 65mins
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  • Temp: Surf 34°C Bottom 24°C
  • Dive type : Recreational
  • Visibility: Good Water: Salt
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  • BCD: Seac Sub - pro tech
  • Computer: Uwatec - Aladin prime
  • Dive skin: Mero - Magic
  • Mask: Scubapro -
  • Regulator: Apeks - atx 40
  • Regulator: Apeks - atx 50
  • Weights: 8 kg
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  • 1. Air
  • 12L Steel     200 → 50 bar
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  • Average depth: 6.9m
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Species Identified

Synodus synodus (Linnaeus, 1758) (Diamond lizardfish) Primarily found in shallow inshore waters . Rests on hard surfaces rather than on sand . Also occurs in reef areas, but ventures into open shelf water as deep as 90 m . Caught with several types of artisanal gear. Reportedly good to eat, but not utilized widely .
Scarus frenatus Lacepède, 1802 (Bridled parrotfish) Usually found on exposed outer reefs, sometimes in very shallow water . Juveniles occur among coral and rubble of lagoon reefs. Grazes on benthic algae . Generally solitary . Often in schools of mixed species when feeding .
Lutjanus goreensis (Valenciennes, 1830) (Gorean snapper) Occurs on rocky bottoms and in the vicinity of coral reefs. Young are frequently encountered in coastal waters, particularly estuaries and sometimes in rivers . Feeds mainly on fishes and bottom-dwelling invertebrates.
Anampses lineatus Randall, 1972 (Lined wrasse) Inhabits lagoon and seaward reefs, usually deeper than 20 m to at least 42 m . Juveniles are solitary and adults form small groups, each with several females and a dominant male . Minimum depth reported from Ref. 27115.
Octopus cyanea Gray, 1849 (Big blue octopus)
Thalassoma quinquevittatum (Lay and Bennett, 1839) (Fivestripe wrasse) Found in clear outer lagoon reefs and exposed seaward reefs. Abundant in shallow exposed areas with surge channels , with gutters, large Acropora plates and algae bottom . Benthopelagic . Males are often in small loose...
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