Life returns around Rena

Experienced photographers, Maketu-based Andy Belcher and Aucklander Darryl Torckler recently undertook a series of dives to photograph the state of the reef and bow section on Astrolabe Reef (Otaiti). www.renaproject.co.nz

**Image 1 of 8:** A school of Jack Mackerel swims over the reef beside a large tomo (vertical shaft) adjacent to the wreck. Photos / Andy Belcher & Darryl Torckler

**Image 1 of 8:** A school of Jack Mackerel swims over the reef beside a large tomo (vertical shaft) adjacent to the wreck. Photos / Andy Belcher & Darryl Torckler

**Image 2 of 8:** Butterfly Perch and two Spot Demoiselles congregate on the reef slope beside the tomo. Photos / Andy Belcher & Darryl Torckler

**Image 2 of 8:** Butterfly Perch and two Spot Demoiselles congregate on the reef slope beside the tomo. Photos / Andy Belcher & Darryl Torckler

**Image 3 of 8:** A yellow finger sponge stands proud inside the tomo. Photos / Andy Belcher & Darryl Torckler

**Image 3 of 8:** A yellow finger sponge stands proud inside the tomo. Photos / Andy Belcher & Darryl Torckler

**Image 4 of 8:** An indent on the north west side of the reef has made a good habitat for Kina (common sea urchins). Photos / Andy Belcher & Darryl Torckler

**Image 4 of 8:** An indent on the north west side of the reef has made a good habitat for Kina (common sea urchins). Photos / Andy Belcher & Darryl Torckler

**Image 5 of 8:** A female Banded Wrasse cruises above an anchor chain covered in marine growth. Photos / Andy Belcher & Darryl Torckler

**Image 5 of 8:** A female Banded Wrasse cruises above an anchor chain covered in marine growth. Photos / Andy Belcher & Darryl Torckler

**Image 6 of 8:** On the south-western side of Astrolabe Reef a hiwihiwi (kelpfish) has made its home amongst Rena's bow section. Photos / Andy Belcher & Darryl Torckler

**Image 6 of 8:** On the south-western side of Astrolabe Reef a hiwihiwi (kelpfish) has made its home amongst Rena's bow section. Photos / Andy Belcher & Darryl Torckler

**Image 7 of 8:** School of fish feeding on marine growth on Rena's bow section. Photos / Andy Belcher & Darryl Torckler

**Image 7 of 8:** School of fish feeding on marine growth on Rena's bow section. Photos / Andy Belcher & Darryl Torckler

**Image 8 of 8:** Large adult blue Mao Mao cruise past bow surface structures. Photos / Andy Belcher & Darryl Torckler

**Image 8 of 8:** Large adult blue Mao Mao cruise past bow surface structures. Photos / Andy Belcher & Darryl Torckler

Image 1 of 8: A school of Jack Mackerel swims over the reef beside a large tomo (vertical shaft) adjacent to the wreck. Photos / Andy Belcher & Darryl Torckler

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