Kaiser Franz Joseph I, wreck
SMS Kaiser Franz Joseph I[e] (sometimes called the Kaiser Franz Josef I[1]) was a protected cruiser built for the Austro-Hungarian Navy. Named for the Austrian emperor and Hungarian king Franz Joseph I, Kaiser Franz Joseph I was the lead ship of her namesake class. Constructed by Stabilimento Tecnico Triestino.
Although in a state of decay, the ship is surrounded by fish; sulphur sponges and scorpionfish inhabit the algae. The second mast is a habitat for yellow sulphur sponges.
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Total number of species: 200
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Total number of species: 300
Octopus
Green Turtle
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Total number of species: 50
Frogfish
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Jackfish
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Total number of species: 250
Scorpionfish
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Total number of species: 80
Mullet
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Total number of species: 28
Clownfish
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Total number of species: 12
Lionfish
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Total number of species: 100
Parrotfish
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Total number of species: 3400
Shrimp
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Total number of species: 55