Site consists of a series of underwater pinnacles in a line at right angles to the island, each one progressively deeper than the next. They are covered in kelp and have lots of large fallen rocks around them. A perfect place for groups of Red Crayfish to live. On top of the rocks, we found the usual Nudibranchs, Triplefins and Blennies. Swimming in and around the kelp, are the occasional, Stingray, Snapper, Orange Wrasse and Sandager's Wrasse. At the top and close to the island there is a small undersea cave/arch, but it's very shallow, only 3 to 4 metres deep. The light here is good and the schools of Maomao make some nice scenic shots. Sea Temp 19c (Jan 2008)
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website Marine life observed: Short-tailed Stingrays, Clown Nudibranch, Triplefins (Banded, Yaldwyn's and Blue-eyed), Maomao, Sandager's Wrasse, Red Pigfish, Crested Blenny, Snapper, Orange Wrasse and Red Crayfish
Facts about Trevor's Rocks / El Torito Cave, Aorangi Island, Poor Knights
It is in New Zealand- Trevor's Rocks / El Torito Cave, Aorangi Island, Poor Knights is in the Pacific.
- The typical depth is 0-20 Metres 0-60 Feet.
- The typical visibility is 10-30 Metres 30-100 Feet.
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Brian MayesA cute looking Blue-Eyed Triplefin (Notoclinops segmentatus)<><><>Canon G9, Inon UCL-165, Poor Knights
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Brian Mayes"WATCH OUT!, Don't get too close". Sea Urchin (Heliocidaris tuberculatus)<><><><>Canon G9, Inon UCL-165's Macro Lenses