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Discover diving in New Zealand
The intriguing island nation of New Zealand is a land full of mountainous beauty, Māori legends, and excellent diving. Surrounded by the ocean on all sides, New Zealand boasts spectacular coastlines filled with pristine marine reserves filled with life. If the hundreds of dive sites littering New Zealand’s coastline are not enough for you, there are many small secluded offshore islands to explore as well. Although the water is colder here, New Zealand offers some of the best diving in the world, with phenomenal kelp forests, fantastic drop-offs, colorful sub-tropical reefs, and awe-inspiring shipwrecks. What are you waiting for? Come explore what New Zealand diving is all about.
Double Cove Marine Reserve
Mathesons Bay
Lake Rotoma
Ti Point Wharf
HMNZS Canterbury (Wreck)

Five Mile Bay

Orca Bay
Discover the world’s most fascinating aquatic life
Aquatic life under our oceans, lakes, rivers, and streams is amazing! From microscopic zooplankton to the largest animal on earth, the blue whale, underwater life comes in all possible shapes and sizes. With 71% of the earth being covered with water, it is no wonder we are so fascinated with what lies beneath the surface. In fact, scientists estimate that there are nearly 1 million different species of aquatic animals. Freshwater ecosystems are home mainly to fish, invertebrates, and reptiles, whereas the ocean contains a wide array of marine life including fish, mollusks, crustaceans, reptiles, sharks, and marine mammals like whales, dolphins, seals, and manatees.

Humpback Whale

Bottlenose Dolphin

Mako Shark

Moray Eel

Angelfish

Barracuda
Check out incredible moments water enthusiasts like you experience every day with SSI
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