Otago Harbour's Secret Sea Life Scavenger Hunt
17 July 2026 - 18 July 2026
10 am–1 pm
Region(s): Otago
Type(s): experiences
What creatures can you find hiding just off our shores in the Otago Harbour?
Take a closer look at the swaying kelp forests, seagrass meadows, and bustling rocky-shore cities of the harbour with the help of larger-than-life images projected onto the walls of the Beautiful Science Gallery.
There are stingrays, kōura, seahorses, and many more sea animals to spot.
Kelp
A kelp forest on a reef. Kelp extends beyond the barren zone, down to depths as far as light can travel.
Local ocean experts from the New Zealand Marine Studies Centre will be there to share their stories and help you hunt.
Location: Beautiful Science Gallery
For more information: https://otagomuseum.nz/whats-on/otago-harbours-secret-sea-life-scavenger-hunt.
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