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	<title>New Horizon Sail &#38; Dive &#187; Fish</title>
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		<title>Fox Face or Rabbitfish &#8211; Species of the Reef</title>
		<link>http://blog.reefcharter.com/2010/08/fox-face-or-rabbitfish-species-of-the-reef.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Aug 2010 02:55:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TonyB</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The foxface or rabittfish was given it&#8217;s name from their small, rabbit-like mouths, large dark eyes, and a shy temperament. The rabbitfish or foxface is an active algae eater on the Great Barrier Reef. They are often seen along with butterfly fish cleaning the coral and reef base. The Foxface grows to about 40cm (16&#8243;) [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Moray Eels &#8211; Species of the Reef</title>
		<link>http://blog.reefcharter.com/2010/08/moray-eels-species-of-the-reef.html</link>
		<comments>http://blog.reefcharter.com/2010/08/moray-eels-species-of-the-reef.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Aug 2010 01:03:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TonyB</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are over 200 different types of Moray Eels around the world, living in a number of different environments. The smallest moray is about 12cm (5 inches) and the longest is about 4m (13 feet) long. The largest variety of the species being found in warm tropical waters and reefs with diversity lessening as the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Surgeon Fish &#8211; Species of the Reef</title>
		<link>http://blog.reefcharter.com/2010/08/surgeon-fish-species-of-the-reef.html</link>
		<comments>http://blog.reefcharter.com/2010/08/surgeon-fish-species-of-the-reef.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Aug 2010 02:49:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TonyB</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Fish]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[yellow fin surgeon fish]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.reefcharter.com/?p=1013</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[A colourful and common sight on the Great Barrier reef is the surgeon fish, like the yellow fin surgeon fish pictured above. The distinctive characteristic of the family is the spines, one or more on either side of the tail. Both the dorsal and tail fins are large, extending for most of the length of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>White Tip Reef Shark &#8211; Species of the Reef</title>
		<link>http://blog.reefcharter.com/2010/03/white-tip-reef-shark-species-of-the-reef.html</link>
		<comments>http://blog.reefcharter.com/2010/03/white-tip-reef-shark-species-of-the-reef.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:47:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TonyB</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Fish]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Species-of-the-Reef]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sharks]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[white tip sharks]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.reefcharter.com/?p=883</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[This is the most common shark spotted by our guests, whether they are snorkeling or scuba diving. The white tip reef shark is a relatively small shark. The average size only measuring about 1.8 metres or 6 feet long. This is one of the best parts of our jobs, seeing people who less then 30 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Barracuda &#8211; Fish Species of the Reef</title>
		<link>http://blog.reefcharter.com/2010/03/the-barracuda-species-of-the-reef.html</link>
		<comments>http://blog.reefcharter.com/2010/03/the-barracuda-species-of-the-reef.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Mar 2010 00:35:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TonyB</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Fish]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Barracuda]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.reefcharter.com/?p=817</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Very popular with scuba divers on our trips to the outer Great Barrier Reef, barracuda are an impressive sight on the reef. The fearsome looking barracuda has a reputation for being and aggressive fish but it is mostly undeserved. They really use their incredible speed to shock and attack its victims of smaller fish. They [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Moorish Idols &#8211; Species of the Reef</title>
		<link>http://blog.reefcharter.com/2010/03/moorish-idols-species-of-the-reef.html</link>
		<comments>http://blog.reefcharter.com/2010/03/moorish-idols-species-of-the-reef.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 23:56:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TonyB</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Moorish Idol is a common fish around the reefs and prefer to swim around the top of the corals feeding on sponges, and small invertebrates. Our snorkellers and divers often encounter the idol as it grazes amongst the coral gardens of the Great Barrier Reef. It is easily recognized as it has a thin [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Shovelnose Ray &#8211; Species of the Reef</title>
		<link>http://blog.reefcharter.com/2010/03/shovelnose-ray-species-of-the-reef.html</link>
		<comments>http://blog.reefcharter.com/2010/03/shovelnose-ray-species-of-the-reef.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:48:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TonyB</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.reefcharter.com/?p=798</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[These rays are a great thrill when you get one that is remaining still enough for you to get a good look it. Our divers always remark and remember the encounter as one to remember for years to come. There is no wondering how this fish got its name, its big wide flat head and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Pufferfish &#8211; Species of the Reef</title>
		<link>http://blog.reefcharter.com/2010/02/pufferfish-reef-species.html</link>
		<comments>http://blog.reefcharter.com/2010/02/pufferfish-reef-species.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 10:05:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TonyB</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[pufferfish]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.reefcharter.com/?p=706</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[This fish has an obvious relation to it&#8217;s name and behaviour. It defends itself by inflating itself and forming a balloon by sucking in large amounts of water or air. It is not good to make them inflate themselves for the amusement of divers or onlookers. It places large stresses on the puffer-fish. Having owned [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Blue Spotted Stingray &#8211; Species of the Reef</title>
		<link>http://blog.reefcharter.com/2010/02/blue-spotted-stingray-species-of-the-reef.html</link>
		<comments>http://blog.reefcharter.com/2010/02/blue-spotted-stingray-species-of-the-reef.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 14 Feb 2010 02:14:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TonyB</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Fish]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Blue Spotted Stingray]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fish Facts]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.reefcharter.com/?p=629</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Another common site on the reef is the blue spotted ray. The blue spotted ray is found behind the reef face in the sandy bottom. It often buries itself in the sand, as seen above, so only its eyes appear above the surface of the sand. Being bottom feeders, their mouth is perfectly designed to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Trigger Fish &#8211; Balistidae</title>
		<link>http://blog.reefcharter.com/2009/12/trigger-fish-balistidae.html</link>
		<comments>http://blog.reefcharter.com/2009/12/trigger-fish-balistidae.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 22:58:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TonyB</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Trigger Fish]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://blog.reefcharter.com/?p=458</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Triggerfish derive their common name from a stout first dorsal spine which can be locked into potion by a small second spine, looking like a trigger.  The trigger is used by the fish to wedge themselves into coral crevices at night.  They come in a variety of beautiful colors and patterns, making them something to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Damsel Fish &#8211; Species of the Reef</title>
		<link>http://blog.reefcharter.com/2009/07/damsel-fish-species-of-the-reef.html</link>
		<comments>http://blog.reefcharter.com/2009/07/damsel-fish-species-of-the-reef.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2009 13:09:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TonyB</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[No one ever talks about the poor old damsel fish. But they are very important in the reef ecosystem, eating algae allowing for reef regrowth. Damselfish are one of the most abundant groups of coral reef fishes. They display remarkable diversity in habitat preferences, feeding habits, behaviour and colouration. Most species are highly territorial. Algal-eating [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Why are fish so brightly coloured?</title>
		<link>http://blog.reefcharter.com/2009/07/why-are-fish-so-brightly-coloured.html</link>
		<comments>http://blog.reefcharter.com/2009/07/why-are-fish-so-brightly-coloured.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2009 11:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TonyB</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Fish]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Great Barrier Reef Facts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Species-of-the-Reef]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[&#8216;Why are fish so brightly coloured?&#8217; This is one of the questions most commonly asked by our guests. Reef fish are able to see colour. Their bright colours are important in species recognition and in the determination of sex. Some species, such as angelfish, have juvenile patterns that are totally different to the adults. The [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Angelfish &#8211; Species of the Reef</title>
		<link>http://blog.reefcharter.com/2009/06/angelfish-species-of-the-reef.html</link>
		<comments>http://blog.reefcharter.com/2009/06/angelfish-species-of-the-reef.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2009 13:24:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TonyB</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Fish]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://newhorizondive.wordpress.com/2009/06/06/angelfish-species-of-the-reef</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[This is another of the vibrant and colourful fish found commonly seen our our trips to the Great Barrier Reef. There are over 80 different species of Angelfish. Most of which are about 30 cm (12&#8243;) long. Most of the different species exhibit a friendly and curious personality and often come over to investigate what [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Cuttlefish &#8211; Species of the Reef</title>
		<link>http://blog.reefcharter.com/2009/06/cuttlefish-species-of-the-reef.html</link>
		<comments>http://blog.reefcharter.com/2009/06/cuttlefish-species-of-the-reef.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2009 13:53:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TonyB</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Fish]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[This is one of the coolest fish on the reef or one of my favourites anyway. He just hangs out relaxed taking everything in his stride. They can often be seen hanging on the back edges of the reef and the juveniles often hang out by our mooring lines. The cuttlefish is related the squid, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Parrot Fish &#8211; Species of the Reef</title>
		<link>http://blog.reefcharter.com/2009/05/the-parrot-fish-species-of-the-reef.html</link>
		<comments>http://blog.reefcharter.com/2009/05/the-parrot-fish-species-of-the-reef.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2009 00:47:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TonyB</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Fish]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the most colourful fish on the Great Barrier Reef in the Parrot Fish. So named because of the parrot like beak which it uses to eat algae off coral and other organisms off corals. They are essential to the ecology of the reef and their gardening plays a pivotal part in the survival [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Anemone Fish or Clown fish &#8211; Species of the Reef</title>
		<link>http://blog.reefcharter.com/2009/05/anemone-fish-or-clown-fish-species-of-the-reef.html</link>
		<comments>http://blog.reefcharter.com/2009/05/anemone-fish-or-clown-fish-species-of-the-reef.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 14:55:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TonyB</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[OK, I was holding off including these little fellas, as they are superstars in their own right already and we were respecting their privacy as celebrities. It is tough for these guys to just blend in with the crowds anymore and the simplest of tasks such as taking the kids out often ends in a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Lion Fish &#8211; Species of the Reef</title>
		<link>http://blog.reefcharter.com/2009/03/lion-fish-species-of-the-reef.html</link>
		<comments>http://blog.reefcharter.com/2009/03/lion-fish-species-of-the-reef.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 12:34:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TonyB</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The lionfish blends very well into it&#8217;s environment. The photo above was taken by one of our guests, Hans Knudsen, trying to capture the ravine and beautiful fans. He was surprised to see a lion fish in the front right of the picture when he got home and looked at his photos from the trip. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tawny Nurse Shark &#8211; Species of the Reef</title>
		<link>http://blog.reefcharter.com/2009/03/tawny-nurse-shark-species-of-the-reef.html</link>
		<comments>http://blog.reefcharter.com/2009/03/tawny-nurse-shark-species-of-the-reef.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 12:10:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TonyB</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The tawny nurse shark or giant sleepy shark is found in the tropical Indo-Pacific oceans between latitudes 31° N and 24° S, and reaches a length of 3.2 m. The tawny nurse shark is a large, bulky species with a small mouth and small comb-like teeth, and with angular fins. The caudal fin is short, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Maori Wrasse &#8211; Species of the Reef</title>
		<link>http://blog.reefcharter.com/2008/09/the-maori-wrasse-species-of-the-reef.html</link>
		<comments>http://blog.reefcharter.com/2008/09/the-maori-wrasse-species-of-the-reef.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2008 23:07:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TonyB</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Humphead, Maori or Napoleon wrasse, is widely distributed across the reefs of the Indo-Pacific and a favourite of our guests. A big fish with a bigger personality, the Maori Wrasse as it is more commonly know here is Australia is an endangered species and is now protected. It has two complimentary traits that do [...]]]></description>
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