SAS Pietermaritzburg, wreck
This wreck is situated the Miller’s Point area. This is an easily accessible wreck in fair condition, but deteriorating rapidly. The wreck is of some historical interest but is not protected by legislation. The wreck is mostly intact and lies at 22m with the highest point being at about 18m depending on tides.
The wreckage is heavily encrusted with invertebrates, and home to several species of fish. In September 2010 the dominant invertebrate species was clearly the Mauve sea cucumber.
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Potential Wildlife Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 300
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Total number of species approx.: 3000
Nudibranch
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Total number of species approx.: 7000
Crab
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Total number of species approx.: 80
Stingrays
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Total number of species approx.: 130
Pipefish
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Total number of species approx.: 3400
Shrimp
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Total number of species approx.: 55
Lobster
Moon Jellyfish
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Total number of species approx.: 130
Sole
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Total number of species approx.: 400
Saltwater Mussels
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Total number of species approx.: 1500
Hard Corals
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Total number of species approx.: 1900
Starfish
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Total number of species approx.: 950
Sea Urchins
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Total number of species approx.: 1700