Like New Zealanders, #penguins occupy the margin of land and sea, being dependent on both habitats, and vulnerable to changes in either as well. Their fate is wedded to our coasts, and as scientists have begun to understand, they are a perfect indicator of the health of this fragile boundary too. What can penguins tell us about our seas and shores? Shot on assignment for Life On The Edge @nzgeo Issue 143 January-February 2017. Photograph Richard Robinson © 2017 No Reproduction without Prior Written Permission. #follow #journey #penguin #subantarctic#instagood #ice #climatechangeisreal#nature #naturelovers #love #beauty#nzgeo #canonnz #endangeredspecies#SnaresCrestedPenguin #seabird #bird #PEW (at Snares Islands / Tini Heke)

The fate of penguins are wedded to our coasts, and as scientists have begun to understand, they are a perfect indicator of the health of this fragile boundary too. What can penguins tell us about our seas and shores? Tawaki (Eudyptes pachyrhynchus), Milford Sound, New Zealand. Shot on assignment for Life On The Edge @nzgeo Issue 143 January-February 2017. Photograph Richard Robinson © 2017 No Reproduction without Prior Written Permission. #follow #journey #penguin #subantarctic #instagood #ice #climatechangeisreal #nature #naturelovers #love #beauty #nzgeo #canonnz #endangeredspecies #Tawaki #seabird #bird #PEW (at Milford Sound)

The fate of penguins are wedded to our coasts, and as scientists have begun to understand, they are a perfect indicator of the health of this fragile boundary too. What can penguins tell us about our seas and shores? Snares Crested Penguin (Eudyptes robustus) on North East Island in the subantarctic Snares Islands, New Zealand. Shot on assignment for Life On The Edge @nzgeo Issue 143 January-February 2017. Photograph Richard Robinson © 2017 No Reproduction without Prior Written Permission. #follow #journey #penguin #subantarctic #instagood #ice #climatechangeisreal #nature #naturelovers #love #beauty #nzgeo #canonnz #endangeredspecies #SnaresCrestedPenguin #seabird #bird (at Snares Islands / Tini Heke)

The fate of penguins are wedded to our coasts, and as scientists have begun to understand, they are a perfect indicator of the health of this fragile boundary too. What can penguins tell us about our seas and shores? Yellow Eyed Penguin (Megadyptes antipodes) Enderby Island in the subantarctic Auckland Islands, New Zealand. Shot on assignment for Life On The Edge @nzgeo Issue 143 January-February 2017. No Reproduction without Prior Written Permission. #follow #journey #penguin #subantarctic #instagood #ice #climatechangeisreal #nature #naturelovers #love #beauty #nzgeo #canonnz #endangeredspecies #YellowEyedPenguin (at Enderby Island)

The Puzzle of Pilot Whales – They strand on our shores in greater numbers than any other species of whale. Scientists believe they know why, but there is much about these animals that remains an enigma, and the strandings continue to happen. Check it out in the latest issue of @nzgeo November - December 2016 ISSUE 142  Photograph Richard Robinson © 2016

The proposed Kermadecs Ocean Sanctuary stretches over 620,000 square kilometres of sea, pocked with small rocky islands and riddled with underwater volcanoes and deep trenches. It supports life not found anywhere else in the world. Yet the sanctuary remains unratified; subject to a fisheries dispute currently before the courts and the rubber stamp of Parliament. Find out what’s at stake: www.nzgeo.com/kermadecs Shot on assignment Shot on assignment for @nzgeo " Blue Water Islands” Issue 111 September – October 2011. Photograph Richard Robinson © 2011 No Reproduction without Prior Written Permission. #kermadecs #OceanSanctuary #nzgeo #NewZealand #nz #photo #photography #kiwipics #gottalovenz #PEW (at Kermadec Islands)

Invasive koi carp now writhe through wetlands from Auckland to Marlborough, displacing native species and destroying freshwater habitats. For 25 years, bowhunters in Waikato have ministered their own brand of pest control, the World Koi Carp Classic, resulting in prizes, and 70 tonnes of puréed fish. Shot on assignment for @nzgeo 131 January-February 2015. #nzgeo #NewZealand #nz#photo #photography #kiwipics#gottalovenz #capturenz #koi #wildlife (at Waikato River)

The incredibly shy Combfish (Coris picta) gives a rare glimpse of it's spectacular colour pattern. #nature #ocean #photooftheday #fishoftheday #fishporn #fishofinstagram #underwaterphotography #underwater#diving #kiwi_photos #instafish #wildlife Photograph © Richard Robinson. No Reproduction without Prior Written Permission. (at Poor Knights Islands Marine Reserve)

Synodus doaki named after legendary Kiwi marine ecologist Wade Doak. A bloody good fish. #DoaksLizardfish #nature #ocean #photooftheday #fishoftheday #fishporn #fishofinstagram #underwaterphotography #underwater #diving #kiwi_photos #instafish #wildlife Photograph © Richard Robinson. No Reproduction without Prior Written Permission. (at Poor Knights Islands Marine Reserve)

The master of disguise on the reef the Crested Weedfish (Cristiceps aurantiacus) is almost undectiable on New Zealand's Common Kelp (Ecklonia radiata) #nature #ocean #photooftheday #fishoftheday #fishporn #fishofinstagram #underwaterphotography #underwater #diving #kiwi_photos #instafish #wildlife #blenny #canonnz Photograph © Richard Robinson. No Reproduction without Prior Written Permission. (at Poor Knights Islands Marine Reserve)

The tiny Mimic blenny (Plagiotremus tapeinosoma) has it all, stunning looks and one hell of a bite! #nature #ocean #photooftheday #fishoftheday #fishporn #fishofinstagram #underwaterphotography #underwater #diving #kiwi_photos #instafish #wildlife #blenny Photograph © Richard Robinson. No Reproduction without Prior Written Permission. (at Poor Knights Islands Marine Reserve)

WHAT’S KILLING THE SEA-LIONS? New Zealand sea-lion numbers have plummeted. Is it fishing pressure, climate change, the mysterious disappearance of octopuses, or a deadly new virus? Shot #onassignmnet for t@nzgeo at Enderby Island. Issue138 March – April 2016. No Reproduction Without Prior Written Permission. #NewZealandSeaLion #HookersSealion #Sealion #Pinniped #IUCNRedList #IUCN #RedList #Endangered #Extinct #WWF #WWFNZ #ByCatch #Endangered #animalminds #animalsplaying #marinemammals #nature #wildlife (at Enderby Island)

Southern elephant seal (Mirounga leonine) juvenile in moult at Enderby Island, Subantarctic, New Zealand. No Reproduction without Prior Written Permission. #SouthernElephantSeal #Pinniped # Phocidae #IUCNRedList#IUCN #RedList #Endangered #Extinct#WWF #WWFNZ #ByCatch #Endangered #animalminds #animalsplaying #marinemammals #nature #wildlife #canon #canonnz (at Enderby Island)

Today is the day Billy, the world stops and holds its breath for you. William Trubridge world champion freediver and ambassador for the eendangered New Zealand Maui dolphin. Shot #onassignment for@nzgeo 100m Man, Issue108 March-April2011. Photograph © Richard Robinson (2010)www.depth.co.nz No reproduction without prior written permission. #worldrecord #freediving #freedive #apnea #ocean #oceanlove #onebreath #onebreathatatime #breathless #breathhold #freedive #underwaterphotography #verticalblue #thebigblue #nzgeo #nzgeophoto #nzgeographic #Steinlager #WilliamTrubridge #worldchampion #freediver (at Dean's Blue Hole - Long Island, Bahamas.)

A female New Zealand Sea Lion fights away scavenging Subantarctic Skua’s from her still born pup at Enderby Island in the subantarctic Auckland Islands archipelago, New Zealand. Shot #onassignmnet for @nzgeo at Enderby Island. Issue138 March – April 2016. No Reproduction without Prior Written Permission. #NewZealandSeaLion #HookersSealion #Sealion #Pinniped #IUCNRedList #IUCN #RedList #Endangered #Extinct #WWF #WWFNZ #ByCatch #Endangered #animalminds #animalsplaying #marinemammals #nature #wildlife (at Enderby Island)

Kicked off a new assignment on Friday and look what turned, I guess Marko’s aren’t done with me photographing them yet. Shot #onassignment for @nzgeo Photograph © Richard Robinson. No Reproduction without Prior Written Permission. #Mako #MakoShark #shark #sharklove #sharklife #ocean #predator #underwater #wildlife #wildlifephotography #pelagic #instaart#instamood #instadaily #canon#canonnz #oceanlife #natureaddict #Jaws #instafish (at Hauraki Gulf)

Busy packing for #TheGreatHumpbackWhaleTrail which ships out to the #Kermadecs on Saturday. @prophotographermag featured last year what gear I take away on an expedition so @gregbowker and I took this self-portrait. You will be able to follow our adventure at http://kermadec.aucklandmuseum.com/ Photograph © Richard Robinson. No Reproduction without Prior Written Permission. #nzgeophoto #canonnz #onassignment #expedition #camerabag