New Zealand Seashore

DSC_3161 Black foot paua (Haliotis iris) empty shell of a large adult. Found on semi exposed to exposed rocky reefs from the low intertidal to 10m depth. The iridescent shell is now much sought after for souvenirs, and was once used to great effect by Maori in carvings and for fishing spinners. The flesh has considerable food value. All Day Bay, Kakanui *

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DSC_3161 Black foot paua (Haliotis iris) empty shell of a large adult. Found on semi exposed to exposed rocky reefs from the low intertidal to 10m depth. The iridescent shell is now much sought after for souvenirs, and was once used to great effect by Maori in carvings and for fishing spinners. The flesh has considerable food value. All Day Bay, Kakanui *

DSC 3161 Paua Haliotis iris great common new zealand kararure All Day Bay Kakanui