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Riley swims with galapagos sharks

Join Riley and Steve as they travel to the distant Kermadec islands to swim with the Galapagos shark.
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Photos of proposed Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary (Ministry for the Environment)

Meet some of the amazing creatures that live in the Kermadec Islands.

 

Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary (NZ Forest and Bird)

Why are the Kermadecs so special? 


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Discover: Your closest marine reserve

Where is the closest Marine Reserve to you? Find out using the Department of Conservations list of Marine Reserves in New Zealand.

Imagine swimming there surrounded by hundreds of fishes and amazing sea life!

Reef

 

A long line of jagged rock, coral, or sand just above or below the surface of the ocean. An artificial reef is when a human-made structure creates a reef on the sea floor.

Expedition boat

 

A boat that is being used to take a group of people on a particular 'expedition' or journey.

Tsunami

 

A very large ocean wave which is usually caused by a volcanic eruption, undersea earthquake, or landslide. It can travel hundreds of kilometres over the open sea and cause a lot of damage when it hits land. Also called a tidal wave.

Marine Reserve

 

An area that is legally protected from activities that remove plants/animals or alter their habitat, unless it is being done for scientific purposes. Swimming, boating, and scuba diving are usually allowed in marine reserves, but not activities such as fishing, dredging, or mining.

Galapagos shark

 

A type of requiem shark found worldwide. The shark likes living on clear reefs around islands and The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has defined this shark as near threatened.

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