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  • Nº82 # Date: 2023-05-21 - 12:49
  • # Max Depth: 25.6m Duration: 72mins
Diver's Notes

CGBR South
Nice area, nice dive., one of favorite Talicud spots
Drop nearshore CGBR swim to where the turtle ledge has been reported. Did not spot any turtle on way out, but swam with small green on way back to boat. Nice video.
multilevel SI 1:18

Dive Profile
Dive Location

  • Surface interval:78 mins
  • Temp: Surf 28°C Bottom 28°C
  • Dive type : Recreational, Reef, Photo, Research
  • Visibility: Good Water: Salt
Specific gear used
  • BCD: Scubapro - Glide Plus
  • Boots: Orca - Dive shoes
  • Camera: Olympus - TG6
  • Computer: Oceanic - OCS
  • Fins: Scubapro - Jet Fins
  • Knife: Scuba MAx - folding
  • Lift bag: ScubaMax - SMB
  • Mask: Promate - Scope
  • Regulator: Aqualung - Titan LX
  • Wet suit: Blue Ocean - Diveskin
  • Weights: 3.2 kg
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Dive Shop & Buddies
  • Dive with Ton Ton Akuino
  • Dive buddies: Ton Ton
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Dive Profile

  • 1. Air
  • 10L Aluminium     207 → 34 bar
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  • Average depth: 17.1m
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Species Identified

Tubipora musica Linnaeus, 1758 (Organ-pipe coral) zooxanthellate
Callogorgia chariessa Bayer, 1982
Anthogorgia glomerata Thomson & Simpson, 1909
Calyptrophora japonica Gray 1866
Muricella grandis Nutting, 1910
Lobophytum jasparsi van Ofwegen, 1999 zooxanthellate
Narella clavata (Versluys, 1906)
Chromonephthea pellucida (Kükenthal, 1911)
Parisis fruticosa Verrill, 1864
Capnella imbricata (Quoy & Gaimard, 1833) zooxanthellate
Sinularia brassica May, 1898
Narella allmani (Wright & Studer, 1889)
Chromonephthea slieringsi van Ofwegen, 2005
Callogorgia flabellum (Ehrenberg, 1834)
Villogorgia intricata (Gray, 1870)
Chrysogorgia flexilis (Wright & Studer, 1889)
Sarcophyton latum (Dana, 1846)
Dendronephthya pectinata Song, 1976
Mopsea flava Nutting, 1910
Pterostenella plumatilis Milne Edwards, 1857
Subergorgia nuttingi Stiasny, 1937
Euplexaura reticulata Nutting, 1910
Diodon holocanthus Linnaeus, 1758 (Long-spine porcupinefish)
Diodon hystrix Linnaeus, 1758 (Spot-fin porcupinefish)
Diodon liturosus Shaw, 1804 (Black-blotched porcupinefish) Inhabits reef edges and slopes . Hides in caves and ledges during the day and forages at night . Also found below plate-corals during the day and often deep, ranging to at least 40 meters depth. Juveniles occur in lagoo...
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Pseudocheilinus hexataenia (Bleeker, 1857) (Pyjama) Occurs in seaward reefs among coral branches. Also in clear coastal waters, dense coral habitats on shallow reef crest or slopes to depth of about 20 m. Usually occurs in small loose groups. A shy species, usually swimm...
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Thalassoma lunare (Linnaeus, 1758) (Blue wrasse) Occurs in the upper portions of lagoon and coastal reefs, and in protected seaward reefs . Enters estuaries . Usually found on upper portions of ledges and heads . Feeds mainly on small benthic invertebrates and fish eggs . A protogynous hermaphrodite .
Stethojulis interrupta (Bleeker, 1851) (One-line rainbowfish) Coastal to outer reef crests. In Japan, it is found in areas of mixed sand, rock and coral . Occurs in small groups to about 20 m depth . Feeds by sorting small animals from mouthfuls of sand and detritus.
Cheilinus trilobatus Lacepède, 1801 (Tripletail wrasse) Adults inhabit lagoon and seaward reefs at depths of 1 to over 30 m, and relatively common along shallow reef margins with good coral cover . Usually solitary . Feed mainly on shelled benthic invertebrates such as mollus...
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Halichoeres scapularis (Bennett, 1832) (Zigzag wrasse) Common in shallow lagoons or bays; usually over sand, rubble, or seagrass bottom , rather than on coral reefs. Usually solitary and aggressive towards members of its own species. Feeds on small crustaceans by picking them off the sandy bottom .
Cheilinus fasciatus (Bloch, 1791) (Redbreast wrasse) Inhabit lagoon and seaward reefs, usually in areas with mixed coral, sand, and rubble . Feed mainly on benthic, hard-shelled invertebrates, including mollusks, crustaceans and sea urchins . Young common on silty reefs, usually along edges with algae-rubble and sand .
Cheilinus chlorourus (Bloch, 1791) (yellowdotted maori wrasse) Inhabits lagoon and coastal reefs, in areas with mixed sand, rubble, and coral . Occasionally in grassy areas. Feeds mainly on benthic invertebrates such as mollusks and crustaceans.
Bodianus mesothorax (Bloch and Schneider, 1801) (Splitlevel hogfish) Ranging into subtropical zones as juveniles expatriates caused by warm currents during pelagic stage . Inhabit coral-rich outer reef slopes at depths of 5 to over 20 m, particularly near caves. Juveniles in caves; adults...
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Pseudocheilinus evanidus Jordan and Evermann, 1903 (Striated wrasse) Found among patches of rubble or among branching coral of seaward reef slopes from 6 to at least 40 m . Benthopelagic . Rare in less than 20 m . Generally solitary and feeds on small benthic invertebrates .
Cirrhilabrus cyanopleura (Bleeker, 1851) (Blueside wrasse) Forms aggregations 1 to 2 m above coral or rocky bottoms along edges of lagoon, channel, and outer reef slopes. Feeds on zooplankton in the water column. Sometimes form large schools .
Gomphosus varius Lacepède, 1801 (Bird wrasse) Found in coral-rich areas of lagoon and seaward reefs to a depth of at least 30 m . Benthopelagic . Feeds mainly on small benthic crustaceans, sometimes on small fishes, brittle stars, and mollusks .
Hemigymnus melapterus (Bloch, 1791) (Blackeye thicklip) Found in subtidal reef flats and lagoon and seaward reefs. Juveniles occur inshore, found among branching corals while adults found in areas of mixed sand, rubble, and coral . Large adults in deeper water . Feeds mainly...
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Novaculichthys taeniourus (Lacepède, 1801) (Rockmover wrasse)
Amphiprion frenatus Brevoort, 1856 (oneband anemonefish) Found in lagoon reefs and embayment. Monogamous , protandrous hermaphrodite . Associated with the anemone Entacmaea quadricolor . Has been reared in captivity .
Amphiprion ocellaris Cuvier, 1830 (false clown anemonefish)
Amphiprion percula (Lacepède, 1802) (Orange clownfish) Inhabits lagoon and seaward reefs . Each group of fish consists of a breeding pair and 0-4 non-breeders. Within each group there is a size-based hierarchy: the female is largest, the male is second largest, and the non-...
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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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Abudefduf vaigiensis (Quoy and Gaimard, 1825) (Five finger) Adults inhabit upper edge of outer reef slopes and inshore rocky reefs. Juveniles associated with drifting seaweed . Benthopelagic . Feed on zooplankton, benthic algae, and small invertebrates . Often in aggregations ...
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Amblyglyphidodon curacao (Bloch, 1787) (Black-snouted sergeant-major) Inhabits lagoons, coastal embayments, reef passages and outer reefs. Juveniles often found among Sarcophyton and Sinularia soft corals. Feeding aggregations are frequently observed over growths of the staghorn coral Acro...
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Pomacentrus moluccensis Bleeker, 1853 (Lemon damsel) Inhabits clear lagoon and seaward reefs among branching corals. Occurs in small aggregations. Feeds mainly on algae and planktonic crustaceans.
Neoglyphidodon nigroris (Cuvier, 1830) (Yellowfin damsel) Two forms: long-tailed and black as adults occurs in the Andaman Sea, ranging east to western Bali and north to Japan. Second form, probably valid as N. xanthurus occurs in the rest of the West Pacific and the two overla...
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Pomacentrus amboinensis Bleeker, 1868 (Ambon damsel) An ubiquitous species found in lagoons, coastal reefs, passages and outer reef slopes. Inhabits sandy areas around coral or rock outcrops or other protective shelter. Usually in small groups . Feeds primarily on algae, but also takes zooplankton. Has been reared in captivity (Ref. 35404.
Pomacentrus bankanensis Bleeker, 1853 (Speckled damselfish) Occurs solitarily or in small groups in lagoons, reef flats, passages, and outer reef slopes. Usually amongst coarse rubble or rock . Feeds primarily on algae, but also takes copepods, isopods, and pelagic tunicates.
Chrysiptera rollandi (Whitley, 1961) (Rolland's demoiselle) Occurs singly or in small groups in lagoons, harbors, and outer reef slopes. Found among corals and coral rubble . Feeds mainly on zooplankton.
Chrysiptera biocellata (Quoy and Gaimard, 1825) (bluebanded damselfish) Occurs in protected inner reef flats and shallow lagoons and channels, over rubble and rocky outcrops. Feeds primarily on filamentous algae.
Plectroglyphidodon lacrymatus (Quoy and Gaimard, 1825) (whitespeckled demoiselle) Inhabits clear lagoon and seaward reefs, in areas with mixed coral and rubble or dead coral rocks. Feeds mainly on benthic algae and associated small invertebrates and fish eggs.
Chromis weberi Fowler and Bean, 1928 (Weber's chromis) Occurs singly or in small to large aggregations in passes and steep outer reef slopes.
Dascyllus trimaculatus (Rüppell, 1829) (threespot humbug) Inhabits coral and rocky reefs, juveniles often commensal with large sea anemones, sea urchins, or small coral heads . Occurs in small to large aggregations. Stomach contents include algae, copepods, and other planktonic crustaceans.
Pomacentrus brachialis Cuvier, 1830 (Charcoal damsel) Found in passages and outer reef slopes ; also in current prone and clear water reef flats to 40 m depth . Occurs singly or in small groups . Feeds on zooplankton and benthic algae .
Chromis analis (Cuvier, 1830) (Brown puller) Usually inhabits steep outer reef slopes and rocky bottoms. Found singly or in small groups. Uncommon .
Chrysiptera brownriggii (Bennett, 1828) (Surge demoiselle) Occurs in rubble-strewn surge channels, the outermost reaches of exposed reef flats, and the upper submarine terrace at 12 meters. Territorial but generally occurs in groups, and remains close to shelter. Feeds mainly on benthic algae and small crustaceans .
Chrysiptera rex (Snyder, 1909) (Pink demoiselle) Found in 1-6 m and in coastal to outer reef crests to depths of about 20 m . Occurs solitarily or in groups in reef margins and upper seaward slopes subject to mild surge . Feeds mainly on algae.
Neoglyphidodon melas (Cuvier, 1830) (black damselfish) Found in coral-rich areas of lagoon and seaward reefs and usually associated with soft corals on which it feeds . Occur singly or in pairs . Juveniles are encountered in around staghorn Acropora corals . Adults often near Tridacna clams and may feed on their feces .
Amblyglyphidodon leucogaster (Bleeker, 1847) (goldenscaled damselfish) Inhabits lagoons, reef passages, and the outer reef slopes as solitary individuals or in small groups. Feeds on copepods, amphipods, mysids, fish eggs, crustacean larvae, and a small portion of algae.
Chromis ternatensis (Bleeker, 1856) (Ternate chromis) Schools above branching corals along upper margins of clear lagoon and outer reef slopes. Often associated with branching Acropora.
Eretmochelys imbricata (LINNAEUS) 1766 (Hawksbill Turtle) Hawksbills may take decades to mature and it could be between 20 to 40 years before they are ready to breed . Upon reaching sexual maturity, a female will typically lay up to five clutches of around 100 to 140 eggs in one ...
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