Marine reserves are areas in the ocean completely protected from sea surface to sea floor - safe spaces for marine life to flourish. But, compared to a stroll through a protected area of bush or wetland, it’s a bit harder to notice the wildlife returning.
A group of snorkelers with their guide at Taputeranga Marine Reserve Photo: Kristine Zipfel
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Claire Concannon heads to a community snorkel day in Wellington to find out how Mountains to Sea Wellington is connecting people with the flourishing life found in their local marine reserve.
