MV Mikhail Lermontov, wreck
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The Mikhail Lermontov is one of the biggest cruise ship dives in the world. Sunk under mysterious circumstance in 1986, it has become a world class wreck dive suitable for divers from beginner all the way to technical. The Lermontov lies in a remote sheltered bay at the top of New Zealand’s South island.
The wreck has become an artificial reef with a vast representation of local fish species; Moki, Kingfish, Cray Fish, Blue Mao Maobarsch, Terakihi, Nudibranchs, and Octopus to name a few.
Dive Activity & Environmental Conditions
Top Wildlife Sightings
Most frequently spotted marine life based on dive logs
#1
Wrasse
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#2
Cod
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#3
Scorpionfish
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#4
Spiny Lobster
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#5
Nudibranch
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#6
Seal
5
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#7
Crab
5
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#8
Conger Eel
3
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