Abrolhos Under Water
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SCUBA (Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus) equipment litters the cockpit of our Wildlife catamaran. We are getting ready to dive. 1 hour underwater in Abrolhos is a magical experience. We logged 3 dives and explored Abrolhos's various underwater terrains.
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As Co-Captains JF and Florian submerge beneath the waves, crew member Sebastian is filming their descent. The camera is in a watertight container. The water was 25 Degrees Celsius (77 Degrees Fahrenheit), cold enough for neoprene wetsuits that keep us warm when we are underwater.
Corals:
Abrolhos is famous for its large mushroom shaped coral domes that have grown over 30 meters (90 feet) in height. They are ancient, as coral grows less than 1mm (1/16 inch) per year.
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Groupers:
Here we encountered a large 120 pound (40 kg) fish, named a Black Grouper (Mycteroperca bondaci).
I got Goosebumps diving next to this large fish. 2 of them followed us for 30 minutes, gazing at us with their large eyes.
Groupers eats primarily on other fish. It's got a big mouth with many teeth. It is not dangerous to humans at all, however.
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The Black Grouper, our new friend in Abrolhos. Black Groupers live primarily near coral reefs and other hard bottom habitats at 33-100 feet (10-30 meter) depths.
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