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Poor Knights marine reserve

The ocean around the Poor Knights Islands was established as New Zealand's second marine reserve in 1981. The area is regarded as the most outstanding dive site in the country, attracting divers to its rich marine life and huge underwater landscapes.

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Eileen McSaveney. 'Nearshore islands', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 25-Sep-11
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/nearshore-islands/5/2