DSC_0694 Munida, or Squat lobster (Munida gregaria) popularly known as krill, or whale feed. Juvenile munida occasionally wash ashore in spectacular numbers in Otago Harbour, and elsewhere along the east coast of the South Island, during summer. They can be an important food for seabirds and fish at this time. Grassy Point, Otago Harbour *
DSC_0788 Munida, or Squat lobster (Munida gregaria) a 'red tide'. Juvenile munida occasionally wash ashore in spectacular numbers in Otago Harbour, and elsewhere along the east coast of the South Island, during summer. At such times they become an important food for seabirds and fish. Otakau, Otago Harbour *
DSC_0778 Munida, or Squat lobster (Munida gregaria) a 'red tide'. Juvenile munida occasionally wash ashore in spectacular numbers in Otago Harbour, and elsewhere along the east coast of the South Island, during summer. At such times they become an important food for seabirds and fish. Otakau, Otago Harbour