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Intro & index to Poor Knights: the contents page Its history: Maori and European habitation Its geology, biogeography & ecology: learn the basis Diving the northern quarter: Northern Arch .... Diving mid northern quarter: Middle Arch ... Diving mid southern quarter: Rikoriko, the Gardens... Diving the southern quarter: Blue Maomao Arch ..... The common fishes: interesting facts about the fish The cliff dwellers: what to find on the rocks. The seaweeds: the common seaweeds. Snorkelling and where: not all is steep cliffs, magical. Night diving and where: the best places, and advice Famous fish schools: dense schools, what, where Awesome moray eels: five species of moray eel Mystery of Barren Arch: ubelievable yet true Mysteries of Rikoriko: world's largest sea cave? Awesome Taravana Cave: deep, dark and deadly Mystery of social sting rays: 50 rays in an archway? Recent degradation: the rot has arrived. Why? Free detailed map: the best map in the world. Goat Island: NZ's first marine reserve Kermadecs: NZ's largest marine reserve, far away. Niue: a cool-tropical sea paradise More NZ marine reserves: the list with links Introduction to marine reserves: know a bit more Marine conservation: a lot of wishful thinking Frequently asked questions: no-nonsense facts Marine degradation: the sea is rotting. Why? How? War for marine reserves: stealing rights for no gain.