Cow and Calf

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Cow and Calf

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Name: The reef at Cow and Calf at low tide on a calm day. Named "Cow and Calf" for the twin reefs just offshore which approach and sometimes break the surface, and which are reminiscent of a whale cow and calf. Depth: Maximum depth about 13 m on the sand. Marine life: There are a lot of gorgonian sea fans (Eunicella spp) at the base of the ridges, Higher up are Multicolour sea fans, and the tops are covered with Red bait. A variety of other sessile animals encrust the rocks among these zones,…

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Cow and Calf photo 2