The Guardians of Kāpiti Marine Reserve are organising a second annual Kāpiti Community Snorkel event to be held at Rangatira point, Kāpiti Island, on Saturday, February 23, after a successful event last year.
This event is organised by the Mountains to Sea Wellington Trust, an endorsed provider of the national Experiencing Marine Reserves programme in association with the Guardians of Kāpiti Marine Reserve and with support from the local DoC team and Kāpiti Island Eco.
"We are very excited that members of our local community will have this opportunity to experience the underwater wonders of the Kāpiti Marine Reserve and the incredible birdlife and bush of the Kāpiti Island Nature Reserve at this fun, adventurous, family event," said Guardians trust chairman Ben Knight.
"Experiencing the marine life that lives in the reserve first hand is a great way to connect with this nationally important marine space and is a fantastic opportunity for people to see for themselves the benefits that marine reserves provide."
"During their guided snorkel dive, participants can expect to see a variety of marine life including octopus, eagle rays, reef fish such as the red moki, blue cod and banded wrasse, paua, kina, starfish, sea cucumbers, a myriad of kelp species and many other interesting and unique New Zealand marine animals and plants thriving in the reserves protected waters."
