© Descend NZ, 9600 Southland
Penguin Cove
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This marine reserve site starts on shallow shelf. From here a rocky reef slopes to deeper waters on a 45 degree angle. Features large black coral trees. Both sides of the cove turn into steep and deep wall dives.
Large and numerous black coral on the points, yellow zooanthids, kelp, tube anemones, nudibranch, brittle and snakestars, dogsharks, rays, eels, octopus and an abundance of crayfish.
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Top Wildlife Sightings
Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content
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Alamy-Alex Mustard
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Conger Eel
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