New Zealand Marine

New Zealand has a wealth of marine life and one of the largest marine territories.

Many marine species only occur here (endemic). Others occur elsewhere but live or breed in our waters.

Scroll down to view New Zealand marine videos featuring sting rays, snapper, crayfish, blue bottles, limpets, barnacles and more.

The fish page is best by far.

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