May 01
There are approximately 86 species of goatfish belonging to the Mullidae family and they are distributed throughout six different genera. In NZ only 3 species are found, the blackspot goat fish, the bar-tailed goatfish and then the NZ Goatfish otherwise known as Upeneichthys lineatus or Red Mullet which is the species we will focus on. …
Oct 07
Diving at night is one of the most eye-opening experiences a diver can have. Seeing the change in environment is a breath-taking experience with a completely different marine life. Behavioral along with color change, and importantly, the usually impossibly shy creatures come out to play. The Potbellied Sea Horse is one of those mysterious ninjas, after more than 40 …
Sep 22
One of the more common fish we see on our local dives is Red Moki. If you are diving in north New Zealand, most divers would be unlucky to not find one, however many don’t know they are one of the more interesting fish we have. These fish aren’t usually afraid of divers and will …
Sep 09
Sting Rays & Eagle Rays are some of the more common creatures we see on our local dives. There is also a common cause of confusion when determining the differences between the two. It is not uncommon for divers and swimmers alike to have an undeserved fear of these amazing rays. Both Stingrays and Eagle Rays behave similarly, they both …
Nov 10
We’re coming into summer now and everyone is itching to get out there and have a splash. It’s also nearing the time when we get visits from shoals of kingfish as they come to spawn around NZ. Kingfish are popular with spear fishermen and divers so we thought we’d tell you a little bit about …
Sep 12
The southern right whale (Eubalaena australis) is a baleen whale, one of three species classified as right whales. Like other right whales, the southern right whale is readily distinguished from others by the callosites on its head, a broad back without a dorsal fin, and a long arching mouth that begins above the eye. Its …
