Wall dive with a huge archway both above and below the surface. Depth under the arch varies from 10m to 15m. There is a small cave to the left of the arch on the South side, it has an air bubble at around 6m.
Sea Temp 19c (Jan 2008)
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website Marine life observed: Nudibranchs, Morays, Stingrays, Leatherjackets, Maomao, Lord Howe Coralfish & Firebrick Starfish
Facts about Middle Arch,Tawhiti Rahi Island, Poor Knights
It is in New Zealand- Middle Arch,Tawhiti Rahi 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 MayesClown Nudibranch (Ceratosoma amoena) from Poor Knights<><><>Canon G9, Inon UCL-165
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Brian MayesFoot of Firebrick Starfish (Asterodiscus truncatus)<><><><>Canon G9, Inon UCL-165, Poor Knights
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Brian MayesAbstract looking close-up of Firebrick Starfish (Asterodiscus truncatus)<><><><>Canon G9, Inon UCL-165, Poor Knights
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Brian MayesMiss Piggy, aka. a female Red Pigfish (Bodianus unimaculatus)<><><>Canon G9, Poor Knights
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Brian MayesLord Howe Coralfish (Amphichaetodon howensis) with Red Hogfish in background.<><><><>Canon G9
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Brian Mayes"Dont mess with me!"............................ A snarling Mosaic Moray (Gymnothorax prionodon)<><><><>Canon G9
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Morgan AshtonTaken at the Poor Knights at a divesite called Middle Arch.