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I work in coral reef management on a daily basis, yet your course not only refreshed, but brought new insight and knowledge. For example, redlip blennies lacking a swim bladder explains a lot of the behaviour we observe on the reef with respect to this little creature. I am really impressed - this is a fantastic course.

Angelique, Scientist, Coastal Zone Management Unit, Government of Barbados


     
Coral Reef Map: Dr. John (North) PDF Print E-mail

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Depth: 12-40m (40-130ft)

Description: Divers descend through a complex area of reef boulders and swim-throughs. The reef wall itself supports many corals, in part because of the nutrients supplied by the strong currents on this site. Deep areas contain caves and tunnels, some with nurse sharks inside. Shallow areas feature rare corals, parrotfishes and sand-reef channels.

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Points of special interest (click on map for position):

1- Reef boulder area – The complex structure of this area makes it a great home for coral reef organisms. The sand channels surrounding the boulders meet in a swim-through leading to the reef wall

2- Pillar coral – These beautiful corals grow in tall columns. Their large polyps are always extended, making the colony appear furry even during the day, when most corals hide their polyps

3- Plateform corals – These corals spread out in deep areas to catch...

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Creatures that live here (ID - Common Name):

A.AC - Blue Tang
A.ACc - Staghorn Coral
C.CCb - Foureye But...

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