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Coral Reef Map: Dr. John (South) |
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Depth: 12-40 m 40-130 ft
Description: Divers descend through a complex area of reef boulders and swim-throughs. The reef wall itself supports many corals, and is littered with gullies and channels that stretch into the back-reef. Deep areas contain caves and tunnels, some with nurse sharks inside. Shallow areas feature rare corals, parrotfishes, and sand patches
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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- Giant touch-me-not sponge – This stinging sponge can grow up to 1 m / 3 ft across and is often home to numerous brittle stars which cling to it for protection
3- Plateform corals – These corals spread out in deep areas to catch more ...
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Creatures that live here (ID - Common Name):
C.CCb - Foureye Butterflyfish D.DAb - Southern Stingray G.GL - Fairy ...
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