HMNZS Moa (Wreck)
About HMNZS Moa (Wreck)
A WWII-era New Zealand Navy minesweeper wreck that was sunk by Japanese aircraft on 7 April 1943 while refuelling in Tulagi Harbour, resulting in the loss of five crew. The harbour environment can have challenging visibility due to nearby estuaries and mudflats. The wreck hosts schools of juvenile trevally along with mangrove jacks and batfish, and lionfish are common throughout the structure.
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HMNZS Moa (Wreck) Planning Details
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Typical Conditions
Visibility can be reduced due to estuaries and mudflats in the harbour.
Safety & Access At HMNZS Moa (Wreck)
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Safety Notes
Visibility can be challenging in the harbour; exercise caution when moving through enclosed areas of the wreck.
Local Intel For HMNZS Moa (Wreck)
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Aquatic Life
Schools of juvenile trevally are present along with mangrove jacks, batfish, and abundant lionfish on the wreck.
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Exposure Profile at HMNZS Moa (Wreck)
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