One of the really exciting discoveries so far was the zebra lionfish – the first of its type recorded in New Zealand. Alison has taken a video of Tom talking about how the fish is prepared before it is photographed so they can create the most accurate permanent record of the discovery:
Tom and the lionfish
Carl and the lionfish photoshoot
Auckland Museum
Massey University
Massey University
University of Waikato
University of Waikato
Our Big Blue Backyard
Our Big Blue Backyard
Our Big Blue Backyard
Our Big Blue Backyard
Our Big Blue Backyard
Our Big Blue Backyard
For 21 days home for the crew is the RV Braveheart. The 39 metre long vessel has visited the Kermadecs many times before as well as other parts of the Pacific & Southern Oceans.
Expedition led by:
TAMAKI PAENGA HIRA
AUCKLANDMUSEUM.COM
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2013 Expedition
2011 Expedition