Marine reserves are pretty neat. They let us see what the ocean used to be like, and they allow a base for marine organisms to reproduce and repopulate free from human pressures – and that's good news for the fishes.A huge thanks to Yukon Dive Charters and Dive Hq for the awesome day out at the Poor Knights Islands Marine Reserve!
Posted by Michael Bollen on Sunday, 10 December 2017
In this Herald article from 2016, Kina Scollay (from Our Big Blue Backyard) shares his favourite dive locations in New Zealand including… at number 5, The Poor Knights, Blue Maomao Arch.
Here’s what he said…
“Here’s a dive for the whole family – it makes a lovely snorkel too. Nested in the southern harbour of the Poor Knights islands, this site offers clouds of fish – especially the blue maomao that give the arch its name. When you are under the rock arch, the effect of light coming from the entrance and exit is stunning. At the harbour end, you’ll find slipper lobsters and moray eels. And I’ve had a great time filming outside the western end of the arch where you can see large kingies, stingrays and huge snapper.”.
