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  • Nº51 # Date: 2014-07-10 - 00:44
  • # Max Depth: 28m Duration: 3mins
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South of Tulamben and the USAT Liberty wreck

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  • Temp: Surf 30°C Bottom 28°C
  • Dive type : Recreational, Wreck, Photo
  • Visibility: Good Water: Salt
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  • Weights: 5 kg
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  • 1. Air
  • 15L Steel     200 → 60 bar
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  • Average depth: 18.7m
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Species Identified

Variola louti (Forsskål, 1775) (lunartailed rockcod) Usually seen in clear-water areas at depths below 15 m, and prefers islands and offshore reefs rather than continental shores. Feeds mainly on fishes, and on crabs, shrimps and stomatopods. It is highly appreciated for t...
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Plectorhinchus lessonii (Cuvier, 1830) (Striped sweetlips) Inner and outer reef lagoons, usually in caves along steep slopes. Juveniles in shallow lagoons or protected shallow reefs . During the day, occurs under coral ledges of channel and outer reef slopes .
Plectorhinchus polytaenia (Bleeker, 1852) (Ribboned sweetlips) Occurs on coastal and seaward reefs. Adults on deep, current-prone slopes with rich invertebrate growth; juveniles on sheltered reefs nearby . Found singly or in small groups, usually under ledges by day . Mainly speared. Caught throughout its range; not common. Rarely marketed in India .
Himantura jenkinsii (Annandale, 1909) (Dragon stingray) Found inshore, on sandy substrates to depths of 50m . Inhabits shallow coastal waters . Ovoviviparous . Common catch of the demersal tangle net, bottom trawl and, occasionally, longline fisheries. Utilized for its meat, skin and cartilage . Max. Length of female given in Ref.74367.
Acanthurus lineatus (Linnaeus, 1758) (Blue banded surgeonfish) A territorial species which is common in surge zones of exposed seaward reefs. The large male controls well-defined feeding territories and harems of females . Benthopelagic . Adult usually forms schools and commonly f...
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Acanthurus triostegus (Linnaeus, 1758) (Convict surgeonfish) Occur in lagoon and seaward reefs with hard substrate; young abundant in tide pools . Benthopelagic . Often feeding near freshwater run-offs where certain algae grow on rocks that are grazed . Occasionally form schools;...
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