DSC_0482 Two children pretend to be 'paddle crabs', to help Jack figure out which sea creature he has taped to the back of his shirt. The children can refer to the information on Jack's back too, in order to answer his questions about the mystery creature. This classroom activity is not only fun, it helps young students learn the name of seashore creatures, as well as other important information about their feeding, habitats and lifestyle *
DSC_5174 Reef star, or patakaroa (Stichaster australis) large, and commonly found on surf beaten coasts from North Cape to Milford Sound. Occurring from low tide to below the water this star commonly feeds on mussels. Maori Bay, Muriwai *
