The objective of this dive was for the students to take part in a meaningful and sustainable project where they were able to contribute to conservation efforts of the island.
Before the dive, students took part in a theoretical session at the Pergola Hotel where the following topics were covered:
The presentation was led by Marco, the Director of Diving of Go Dive Malta. Throughout the dive vacation Marco was a great dive guide looking after all of the students making sure it was a thoroughly enjoyable, informative and unforgettable experience.
A presentation was given by Davi Teles from EDGE, and the EDGE of Existence programme which is a unique global conservation initiative specifically focusing on threatened species which represent a significant amount of unique evolutionary history.
EDGE are continuously developing the scientific foundation of conservation work and more informatin on its current research activities can be found here.
Teams used the following board to record: Abundance, Associated with, Behaviour e.g. feeding, Crawling etc. (Ignore blue heading)
MALTA#6 Anchor Bay Sampling (First team)
Entry: 10:13
Dive time: 32 min
Depth: 18.3m
Temp: 25 degrees C
Weights: 6kg (2 over)
Insultaion: 5mm wet suit
Group: M, F, A
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Damselfish, Castegnola (Chromis chromis)
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| Bearded fireworm |
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Dusky grouper, Cernia bruna (Ephinephelus guaza)
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Red scorpion fish, Scorfano rosso (scorpaena scrofa)
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Moray eel, Murena (Muraena helena)
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Red starfish, Stella rossa (Echinaster sepositus)
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Octopus, Polpo (Octopus vulgaris)
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MALTA#7 Anchor Bay Sampling (Second team)
Entry: 11:42
Dive time: 38 min
Depth: 18.6 m
Temp: 25 degrees C
Weights: 6kg (2 over)
Insultaion: 5mm wet suit
Group: Y, N, A
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Bearded Fireworm - Hermodice carunculata
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| Striped red mullet | |
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| Ornate wrasse - Donzella pavonina, Thalassoma pavo (adult male) tricky to take picture as it's always swimming around |
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| Octopus |
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