DSC_5104 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 *
DSC_0867 Large turret snails, or korire (Maoricolpus roseus) shells used as 'turrets' decorating a sand castle. Smaills Beach, Otago Peninsula *
