A beautiful arch which extends from just under the surface right down to 40 metres. Tricky to do unless the sea is calm, since a strong current through the arch makes it difficult and dangerous. Just outside the arch, there are some small caverns with lots of colourful sponges. Sea Temp 19c (Jan 2008)
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website Marine life observed: Lord Howe Coralfish, Kingfish,Grey Moray, Spanish lobster, Red Pigfish, Bigeye, Red Moki, Nudibranchs ( Clown & Verco's Tambja), Rock Cod & Crested Blenny
Facts about Tie Dye Arch, The Pinnacles, Poor Knights Islands
It is in New Zealand- Tie Dye Arch, The Pinnacles, Poor Knights Islands is in the Pacific.
- The typical depth is 0-40 Metres 0-130 Feet.
- The typical visibility is 3-10 Metres 10-30 Feet.
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Brian MayesI was taking wide angle shots of colourful sponges in a small cave, when I noticed this Red Pigfish (Bodianus unimaculatus) looking at it's reflection in the air bubble above me.<><><><>Canon G9
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Brian MayesA colourful Spanish lobster (Arctites antipodum) doing it's tank impression. <><><><>Canon G9