Tawaki Dive, New Zealand

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01/11/01 at 11:59

Estimated date. Piopiotahi (Milford Sound) marine reserve was established in 1993. It became one of the first marine reserves in Fiordland and covers 690 hectares along the northern side of the fiord from the head of the sound to Dale Point. Fiordland underwater is considered to have the highest concentration of black coral trees in the world (they are actually white). Normally growing at depths of 100 metres or more, due to the large amount of rainfall draining into the fiords and the high mountains blocking light from the water these beautiful giant corals have migrated to shallower depths perfect for viewing by lucky divers. Along with red, white and numerous other soft corals a Milford Sound dive is a chance to see marine life completely unique to the area. Fiordland underwater is regarded as world class diving. Opportunity to see the legendary black coral trees that grow up to 6 metres tall along with red corals, spotted dog sharks, seals, penguins, sea dragon, nudibranchs, crayfish, snake stars, octopus and over 150 fish species in a world heritage area marine reserve.

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01/11/01 at 09:50

Estimated date. Piopiotahi (Milford Sound) marine reserve was established in 1993. It became one of the first marine reserves in Fiordland and covers 690 hectares along the northern side of the fiord from the head of the sound to Dale Point. Fiordland underwater is considered to have the highest concentration of black coral trees in the world (they are actually white). Normally growing at depths of 100 metres or more, due to the large amount of rainfall draining into the fiords and the high mountains blocking light from the water these beautiful giant corals have migrated to shallower depths perfect for viewing by lucky divers. Along with red, white and numerous other soft corals a Milford Sound dive is a chance to see marine life completely unique to the area. Fiordland underwater is regarded as world class diving. Opportunity to see the legendary black coral trees that grow up to 6 metres tall along with red corals, spotted dog sharks, seals, penguins, sea dragon, nudibranchs, crayfish, snake stars, octopus and over 150 fish species in a world heritage area marine reserve.