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Story: Beachcombing

Page 4 – Marine creatures

We asked people around the country to send us stories in their own words about what they have discovered along the coastline. Here is a selection in which beachcombers have found fascinating examples of sea life.

What's you story?

Moa bones

Moa bones

Some of this unusual collection is now in the Far North Museum.

A rare specimen

A rare specimen

A zoologist recognised a tiny creature at Sumner beach.

Whales and dolphins

Whales and dolphins

An expert has been salvaging marine mammals for years.

Sea snake

Sea snake

A childhood encounter leaves a lasting memory.

How to cite this page:

Carl Walrond. 'Beachcombing - Marine creatures', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 2-Mar-09
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/beachcombing/4