Dive Arch Pinnacle

On the north coast of Princes Islands, a huge rocky spire called Arch Pinnacle rises steeply from the seafloor.

Produced by New Zealand Geographic

Golden snapper and pink maomao linger in the deepest water. You can see demoiselles with two delicate white spots, and butterfly perch—a tawny little fish with what looks like a thumbprint on its flank.

The Three Kings are a wildlife reserve on land, but not in the water. As a result, marine life is exploited by fishing charters every summer. The charters are well-intended, but have a significant impact on the ecosystem.

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