Species of the Month

Kingfish Infograph

Kingfish (Seriola lalandi lalandi)

Chasing kingfish? These epic predators are the ultimate prize for divers in New Zealand. Our blog breaks down everything you need to know—where to find...
Snapper Infograph

Australasian Snapper (Pagrus auratus)

This month's featured species is the Australasian Snapper! Dive into everything you need to know about this iconic fish – from its characteristics to the...
Tarakihi Infograph

Tarakihi (Nemadactylus Macropterus)

This month’s species spotlight is all about the Tarakihi, a coastal favorite of New Zealand’s reefs. Known for their curious nature and silver bodies with...
An illustration of a Butterfish swimming

Butterfish (Odax Pullus)

In this post, we kick off our Species of the Month series with the Butterfish! Found only along New Zealand's coast in kelp forests and...
An illustration of a Gurnard swimming

Gurnard (Chelidonichthys kumu)

In this post, we're diving into the world of Gurnard, commonly known as the "Carrots" of the sea by Kiwi divers and anglers due to...