New Batch Of Freshwater Videos
These videos have one thing in common … all of them are related to fresh water.
There Are None Left In Auckland
They are disappearing. There are none left in inner Hauraki Gulf around Auckland. Unfortunately too many divers see these animals as a dish and nothing more. They cannot, or do not want to see them as an important part of the coastal ecosystem. What has to happen so we we start behave differently and change […]
Tiny Island Of Life In Murky Bay
Years ago we went to Vava’u, Kingdom of Tonga for holidays. We had no plans so did not book anything except the accommodation. One on the island we realised most of the activities like swimming with whales had been booed out already. As a result we spent most of our time just relaxing and snorkeling […]
A New Batch Of Interesting Videos
We added another batch of interesting videos to Vita Aquatica. Check them when you have time.
Tiny Stingers With Red Heart
These tiny stingers infest waters around Auckland in early summer. They can be annoying, but take a closer look, they are beautiful! Check those transparent bells with red “hearts”. And those whitish tentacles. I know, they are weapons, deadly weapons, but they are very elegant ones. Next time you see them, try to notice their […]
I Want To See Tularia Again
When you ask about nudibranches living in New Zealand, the usual answer mentions Dorises like black, lemon or gem, then clowns, perhaps Jasons and Tambjas. I was so surprised when I was diving in silty Mahurangi Harbour and found a flat reef with these nudibranches crawling on brown weeds. They were everywhere, a couple of […]