Blue Cod

1. MV Mikhail Lermontov, wreckWaikawa, Marlborough, New ZealandBoat · WreckBeginner-friendly23 mBest Jan–Apr · estimated5 mm
2. Baxter’s ReefCanterbury, New ZealandBoat · ReefBeginner-friendly10 mBest Jan–Mar · estimated7 mm / dry
3. Koi WreckWaikawa, Marlborough, New ZealandBoat · WreckEstimated: Beginner-friendly14 mBest Jan–Apr · estimated5 mm
4. Island BayHoughton Bay, North Island Of New Zealand, New ZealandShore · Reef · WallEstimated: Beginner-friendly16 mBest Jan–Apr · estimated5 mm
5. Owhiro BayOwhiro Bay, North Island Of New Zealand, New ZealandShore · Reef · WreckEstimated: Beginner-friendly16 mBest Jan–Apr · estimated5 mm
6. Mahanga BayKaraka Bays, North Island Of New Zealand, New ZealandShore · Reef · WreckEstimated: Beginner-friendly14 mBest Jan–Apr · estimated5 mm
7. Matiu-Somes WharfPetone, North Island Of New Zealand, New ZealandShore · Muck · WreckEstimated: Beginner-friendly18 mBest Jan–Apr · estimated5 mm
8. Kau PointKaraka Bays, North Island Of New Zealand, New ZealandShore · MuckEstimated: Intermediate+22 mBest Jan–Apr · estimated5 mm
9. Scorching BayKaraka Bays, North Island Of New Zealand, New ZealandShore · ReefEstimated: Beginner-friendly8 mBest Jan–Apr · estimated5 mm
10. Princess BayHoughton Bay, North Island Of New Zealand, New ZealandShore · ReefEstimated: Beginner-friendly18 mBest Jan–Apr · estimated5 mm
11. Mermaids KitchenIsland Bay, North Island Of New Zealand, New ZealandShore · Channel · ReefEstimated: Beginner-friendly18 mBest Jan–Apr · estimated5 mm
12. Melville CoveWaikawa, Marlborough, New ZealandBoatBeginner-friendly10 mBest Jan–Apr · estimated5 mm
13. Allports IslandWaikawa, Marlborough, New ZealandBoatBeginner-friendly19 mBest Jan–Apr · estimated5 mm
14. Double Cove Marine ReserveWaikawa, Marlborough, New ZealandBoatBeginner-friendly14 mBest Jan–Apr · estimated5 mm
15. Butterfly WallSouthland, New ZealandBoat · WallEstimated: Intermediate+19 mBest Jan–Apr · estimated7 mm / dry
16. Walk the Dog WallSouthland, New ZealandBoat · WallEstimated: Beginner-friendly18 mBest Jan–Apr · estimated7 mm / dry
17. F69 WreckHoughton Bay, North Island Of New Zealand, New ZealandWreckEstimated: Intermediate+22 mBest Jan–Apr · estimated5 mm
18. LochmaraWaikawa, Marlborough, New ZealandBoatEstimated: Beginner-friendly10 mBest Jan–Apr · estimated5 mm
19. Blue Cod PointWaikawa, Marlborough, New ZealandBoatEstimated: Beginner-friendly11 mBest Jan–Apr · estimated5 mm
20. Paia PointHanmer Springs, Canterbury, New ZealandBoatEstimated: Beginner-friendly11 mBest Jan–Mar · estimated7 mm / dry
21. Wiakawa Swim SpotWaikawa, Marlborough, New ZealandBoatEstimated: Beginner-friendly7 mBest Jan–Apr · estimated5 mm
22. Saint Kilda’s RocksCanterbury, New ZealandBoatEstimated: Beginner-friendly12 mBest Jan–Mar · estimated7 mm / dry
23. Greenstone PointSouthland, New ZealandBoatEstimated: Beginner-friendly18 mBest Jan–Apr · estimated7 mm / dry
24. Harrison CoveSouthland, New ZealandBoatEstimated: Beginner-friendly18 mBest Jan–Apr · estimated7 mm / dry

Sources: Species occurrences: OBIS (CC BY 4.0), GBIF.org