No fishing or shellfish gathering from either boat or shore is allowed. Nothing should be removed from the seafloor. What to See And Do Most popular activities in the sound are enhanced or unaffected by the marine reserve. Because fishing is not allowed, fish life in the reserve is likely to increase, possibly improving fishing outside its boundaries. On the water Wildlife is best viewed from the water.
Seals visit too, particularly during winter.
In the water The best way to experience the reserve and its inhabitants is to get into the water with them. Those with a mask and snorkel could explore the rocks close to shore. Scuba diving is most rewarding on the reef systems along the north-facing shore of Long Island, and around Kokomohua Islands and the charted rock further north. The best diving is at depths of up to 15 metres. Beneath the waves is a variety of habitats, from rocky shores exposed at low tide, to deep reefs, underwater cliffs, canyons, and sand flats.