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Nursery Cove Suggest edit

New Zealand Suggest · Northland Suggest
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IntermediateDifficulty
IntermediateRecommended cert
30Max dive depth
30.0 mSite max depth
15.0–30.0 mVisibility
MildCurrent
ModerateSurge
45 minAvg dive time
October to AprilBest months
18.0–24.0 °CWater (summer)
14.0–18.0 °CWater (winter)
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Nursery Cove is a popular dive site located within the Poor Knights Islands Marine Reserve in New Zealand. Known for its rich marine biodiversity, the cove offers divers a chance to explore vibrant underwater ecosystems, including kelp forests and rocky reefs.

The dive typically features a mix of shallow and deeper sections, with opportunities to see various fish species, invertebrates, and occasionally larger marine life. The underwater landscape is characterized by rocky formations and kelp beds, providing a habitat for numerous aquatic species.

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Best lighting conditions are during midday; consider wide-angle lenses for capturing the kelp forests.
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