Back in NZ visiting old man Clifford in New Plymouth. I took a couple of hours off work to check out the seal colony at the Sugar Loaf Islands (aka Nga Mutu). The Sugar Loafs are a group of five small islands which are a protected marine park. Lots of fish for seals to thrive on.  I went out with my dad and his mate Chaddy (who owns Chaddy's Charters).  He pulled up a few crays in his pot - outside the marine park of course.

Catching dinnerThese men are ready to catch crayfish for dinner

The Sugar Loafs are a breading colony for New Zealand fur seals.  Old man Clifford reckons there's a great white shark lurking out there that feeds on the seals. I had one of my first scuba dives down there years ago, glad I didn't know that back then.  

NZ fur sealNZ fur seal

Two fur sealsFound these two fur seals enjoying the splash of water.

First batch of crayfishFirst batch of crayfish for dinner

Crayfish transferCrayfish transfer to have the second batch

Nice catchThese crayfishes are good for dinner.