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          Reef Alive at Puke Ariki

          Reef Alive at Puke Ariki
          Tony Skilling

          Tony Skilling

          31 August 2026

          PhotosAttractions Puke Ariki
          Reef Alive at Puke Ariki offers an interactive look at the biodiversity and marine research in Taranaki’s watery backyard.

          ⛴️🛟 Have you been to visit Reef Alive at Puke Ariki? It's a rich and interactive experience, ideal for families, children and anyone curious about the fascinating biodiversity in Taranaki’s watery backyard.

          Hop on board for a ride out to a South Taranaki reef. Explore video footage beneath the waves and visit the Exploratorium to check out the different scientific methods used by a group of researchers investigating the area.

          Working with marine scientists, the Project Reef team adopted a range of techniques and purpose-built technology to explore the unmapped rocky reefs.

          Reef Alive is located on Level 2 at the Puke Ariki Museum.

          📸 Tony Skilling – Taranaki Media

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