Egypt
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Nº97
Date: 2023-03-04 - 14:41
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Max Depth: 23.4m Duration: 41mins
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- Surface interval:122 mins
- Temp: Surf 30°C Bottom 23°C
- Dive type : Recreational, Reef
- Visibility: Excellent Water: Salt
Specific gear used
- Weights: 13 kg
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- 1. Nitrox 31
- 12L Aluminium 210 → 80 bar
- Average depth: 14.8m
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Species Identified
Pterois volitans (Linnaeus, 1758) (Red lionfish)
Pomacanthus asfur (Forsskål, 1775) (Arabian angelfish)
Common around semi-protected inshore reefs with rich soft and hard coral growth, occasional patches of silt bottom. Very aggressive toward its own species, unless paired. Feeds mainly on sponges and tunicates . Minimum depth reported taken from Ref. 9710.
Pygoplites diacanthus (Boddaert, 1772) (Bluebanded angelfish)
Occurs in coral rich areas of lagoon and seaward reefs to a depth of 48 m or more. Often found in the vicinity of caves and feeds on sponges and tunicates. Solitary or in pairs, or in groups. Frequently exported through the aquarium trade . Rarely survives in the aquarium.
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 .
Dascyllus aruanus (Linnaeus, 1758) (black-and-white damselfish)
Territorial, inhabit shallow lagoon and subtidal reef flats. Form large aggregations above staghorn Acropora thickets or in smaller groups above isolated coral heads. Feed on zooplankton, benthic invertebrates, and algae...
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A small group on this dive, Sasha the DM, Frances and myself. Frances is still under weighted at the end of the dive Sasha had to collect her from the surface. She starts her advanced course tomorrow on a boat to Ras Mohammad. Here is hoping she will be ok, we believe she will if there is little or no current. Commence descent from the jetty and headed in a westerly direction to reach desired depth, and traverse along the coral slopes and sandy inclines.
Upon completion, return to the jetty for our 5m 3min safety stop. Visibility is good and the surface conditions are marked by brilliant sunlight, warmth, and calmness negating the need for a snorkel. This dive is planned as a multilevel experience.