Crayfish

Scientific name
Jasus edwardsii
Other names
Bugs, crays.
Area
All over NZ
Habitat
Under rock ledges and in caves


Spearfishing
Not allowed to spear; however, placing a spear gun (attached to a float outside a cray hole is very handy) found in all dive-able depths. Catching crayfish freediving is a very rewarding activity; however, it can also be very dangerous as you can get stuck in a cave or sometimes ignore your body’s signals for when to come up.

Scuba Diving
Crayfish are the main prey of most scuba divers. Best targeted on rocky reefs and coastlines.

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