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Kiwis out in the ocean this summer urged to take pictures of any unusual fish they spot

January 6, 2019

Massey University says rising sea temperatures could see tropical marine life become more common off our coastlines. (Source: Other)

Kiwis out in the ocean this summer are being urged to take pictures of any unusual fish they spot.

The call to action comes as Massey University says rising sea temperatures could see tropical marine life become more common off our coastlines.

1 NEWS reporter Sean Hogan headed out to find out what to look out for in the video above.

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