All the tasty little hard shelled treats
SPINY RED ROCK LOBSTER/CRAYFISH
Jasus edwarsii
Crayfish are one of the most sought after species by New Zealand divers. They are a delicacy and may very well be the reason why divers seem to have so many friends.
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PAUA
Halitosis iris
Paua (known as abalone in other parts of the world but are different species) are a New Zealand icon and are beautiful eating. They are a monovalve (one shell) mollusc and look like a rock underwater because of growth on their shells.
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SCALLOP
Pecten novaezelandiae
Perhaps the most sought after of all shellfish, scallops are fantastic eating. They are a classic bi-valve (two shells) with a flat valve and a concave valve.
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KINA
Evechinus chloroticus
Considered a delicacy by many, the kina or sea urchin is probably the most accessible seafood in the water.
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GREEN LIPPED MUSSELS
Perna canaliculus
One of the largest mussel species in the world, the NZ green lip can be found anywhere around our coastline. |