Exploring seal and sea-lion populations in New Zealand

Are you looking for a different marine wildlife experience for non-scuba days? How about exploring New Zealand’s populations of seals and sea-lions? With opportunities to view both topside and underwater, spending time with these animals is a great day out for all the family and offers a fascinating introduction into their lives.My article for The Scuba New New Zealand is continued here: http://nz.thescubanews.com/2016/09/18/exploring-seal-and-sea-lion-populations-in-new-zealand/

I have been travelling through Marlborough Sounds, Kaikoura and Hanmer Springs in New Zealand this past week in our cosy campervan and I couldn't resist sharing this tree fern stump we found alongside the Queen Charlotte Track.

We had decided to spend a week exploring the top of the South Island, as we had a break in our Friends for Sharks events schedule, and Momorangi Camp was the perfect base. It was incredibly peaceful relaxing at the water's edge and we saw a number of New Zealand Fur Seals enjoying the sunshine and crystal clear waters. We hadn't expected to find such a cheerful tree fern amongst towering beech trees and other, huge tree ferns when we went walking.

   

It was a great reminder to appreciate the unexpected in life and enjoy peace and simple moments with nature