Short-nose unicornfish
Swim, Snorkel, Dive, See, Meet, Watch the Short-nose unicornfish
The Short-nose unicornfish is often found where the waves break and crash because the swirling areas carry the brown algae with which it feeds. It can be found in lagoons, on the shelf and on the outer slopes of the reef up to 80 meters.
Its livery changes colour according to its state of stress, when it feels worried or not.
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Naso unicornis
Macro
Licorne, Licorne-vache, Bluespine unicornfish, Unicorn tang, Short-nose unicornfish, Nason, Naso unicornis
Food
The Short-nose unicornfish feeds on algae and zooplankton. Juveniles stay in shallow water to avoid predators and to feed easily. The Short-nose unicornfish is active during the day and is not easily approached. Its predators are the blue jackfish and moray eels.
Breeding
The Short-nose unicornfish reaches its sexual maturity from a height of 35 cm long. Courtship takes place with back and forth and sudden accelerations, from the bottom to the surface, of the male and female, to allow the dissemination of seeds and their fertilization in open water.
The eggs and larvae are pelagic and leave at the mercy of the currents as plankton for nearly two months. Then the larvae fall to the bottom in the middle of the reef and are swallowed by other predators.
This allows the spread of the species over large geographical areas. Nevertheless, many fish feed on this zooplankton, resulting in many losses.
Dive centers
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French Kiss Divers Koh Tao
Thailand
- Surat Thani

French Kiss Divers is located in Sairee Village, Chalok and Mae Haad, Koh Tao, Thailand. The main dive base is located at Mae Haad Harbour, just off the pontoon of the Songserm Ferry Company. Open from 8 am to 7 pm. There is also a café, bar and restaurant, "O' Rendez-Vous". It is from this "HQ" that all departures are prepared to dive. The centre of Chalok Bay is located in the quietest part of the island. The meeting is at the nice bar "Le French Corner", where divers gather in the evening to share the good moments of the day over a cold local beer or a cocktail. The 3rd centre is located in the middle of the village of Sairee. There are many choices of hotels, restaurants and bars. It's ideal for enjoying the lively life of the area. A shuttle bus transports divers in the morning, noon and evening between the three centres. It is easy to travel by scooter on the island because the roads are good. It is possible to do FFESSM and SSI scuba diving training at all levels, from the first dive to instructor training as well as daily exploratory dives on the best sites on the island including the famous Sail Rock site. The supervision is made by an entirely French-speaking, dynamic and experienced teaching team within a human-sized club. French Kiss joins the environmental organizations of Sea Shepard and Longitude 181. The French Kiss spirit is found in Lembongan in Indonesia, Malpascua and Coron in the Philippines. A French Kiss Divers centre is never far from you on this 3km by 7km island. [+]
- Diving around Islands
- Free hotels transfer
- Popular dive sites
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Asia Divers
Thailand
- Koh Tao Suratthani
Asia Divers is located in Koh Tao, Thailand. This is a dive resort with all-inclusive diving holidays. When training here, we get discounts on the accommodation. The first lessons are very reassuring because they take place in the resort’ s swimming-pool. Koh Tao is the ideal destination for a first dive trip, as it is the world capital of Open Water diver course. Asia Divers offers a wide variety of courses as well as exploring some 20 dive sites accessible to all levels of certified divers around the island. Most of the sites are coastal, marked by large blocks of granite contrasting with the landscape of beaches and lush vegetation covering Koh Tao. Some sites are more remote like Chumphon Pinnacle, with some nice pelagic encounters. Then accessible to more experienced divers. Very attractive funds with healthy corals, Sponges, Gorgonians. Schools of Lutjans, Fusiliers Pisces and Snappers. Sometimes Whale Sharks and Rays. Hawksbills and Green Turtles come here to breed. The restaurants and nightclubs clustered in Mae Haad Bay and near Sairee Beach make Koh Tao a festive island. There are palm-fringed beaches dotted with villas such as Baan Kao's Chalok Bay on the south coast. Asia Divers in Koh Tao is a very good place for diving holidays with your partner, family or friends. [+]
- Friendly atmosphere
- Functional boat
- Accomodations
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FL-Team Safaga
Egypt
- Safaga
 
The FL-Team Dive Centre (formerly Fred Lombard) is located almost inside the small dive resort Nemo, a stone's throw from the aluminium marina in Safaga. The main entrance is located on the side of the former Divers House. Greg and Agneska welcome you here on the morning of your arrival at 8 a, to complete the formalities. Then, every day, after your free transfer from the hotels north of Safaga, the sailors and instructors welcome you on the deck of the boat Calypso, at the marina. Your equipment and tanks are already on the boat. After 30 to 60 minutes of sailing, you arrive at one of the best dive spots in Safaga such as Abu Kefan or Panorama Reef. After a full briefing, it's time to get in the water for a 45 to 60-minute dive.
A second dive is then arranged at a different dive site or on a different part of the same location. Back on board the boat, it's finally time for a snack with even chocolate pancakes! And finally, the boat returns to the marina between 4 and 5 pm. Also a French FFESSM training centre, FL-Team allows you to start your diving experience with your first dive and to follow PADI diving courses from Open Water Diver to Divemaster. A rebreather course is even available, ideal for underwater photographers who don't want to blow bubbles! Technical diving is also in the spotlight at FL-Team.
From Air Diluent Rebreather to Hypoxic Trimix Rebreather courses are spread over 5 days of training. In Safaga, take the time to specialise in diving with a side-moun or solo diver certification. If diving and snorkelling are your favourite pastimes, then the Nemo dive resort is ideal! Don't hesitate for this nice all-inclusive package at the Nemo, with 7 nights half board, 10 dives over 5 days including lunches on board, taxes and visa. A small private beach and a swimming pool are part of your daily routine. [+]
- Between 20 and 30 dive sites
- Tek training abroad
- Stay without a car
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Dune Egypte
Egypt
- Safaga

Dune Diving Center is located in Safaga, at the entrance to the Aluminium Marina, 50m from the boats. The premises include a T-shirt shop and an inflation station. Want to visit Egypt? Book excursions with a cruise on the Nile and a visit to Luxor on site! And Dune organizes your arrival from the reception at Hurghada or Marsa Alam airport, the delivery of the visa, and the transfers to your hotel.
In the morning, a minibus will pick you up from your hotel free of charge. At the beginning of your stay, you will go to the Dune Dive Centre to get your equipment and to complete the formalities. Then the boats depart at around 8:30 am and return at 3:30 pm. Two dives are offered on board the boat with a hearty lunch. The Dune training center offers PADI and FFESSM courses, from the first dive to level 3. Courses are organized from time to time by French instructors with 1st-degree certification in the training room. The snorkeling trips are ideal for families and non-divers.
Children can dive from the age of 8 and take Bronze, Silver, and Gold Diver courses. You can stay on the boat in the evening, without returning to the marina after the second dive, to do a night dive. The Red Sea Safaga package includes airport pick up, visa, 7 nights half board in a 4* Lotus bay hotel, transfers, 5 days with 10 dives and lunches as well as drinks on board the boat, free nitrox for those who have a certification, government taxes. All you have to do is think about taking or renting your equipment, taking out diving insurance, paying the crew's backchich and the environmental taxes... Easy, isn't it?
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- Located close to the dive sites
- Functional boat
- Friendly atmosphere
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