Sir Peter Blake Youth EnviroLeaders' Forum

Claire MacLennan of Auckland and Lyvia Bowering of Whangarei. Claire was still buzzing about the Orca which had popped up at Cable Bay.

Chelsea Yeoman, one of the forum's chaperones, gives the thumbs-up to snorkelling at Cable Bay.

Tupou Charlie says taking part in the forum has been life-changing

Cable Bay sign: Cable Bay is a marine recreation reserve amid private farms about 20 minutes north of Nelson city.

Georgia Watson of Gisborne said being part of the forum was a huge privilege.

Getting ready to dive: the clear cool waters of Cable Bay were a shock to the system to North Islanders used to warmer temperatures.

From left, Isaiah Tiuka from Hawkes Bay, Ellen Carlyon from Marton, Kaya Shlomi from Hawkes Bay and Miriam Clark from Hurunui during one of the shore-based discussions at Cable Bay.

Lyvia Bowering of Whangarei happy with her efforts exploring the marine gardens of Cable Bay.

Omar Ubedei from Palau in the Caroline Islands.

Rock explorers find a starfish among the molluscs and intertebrates.

Silipa Halofaki, originally from Fiji, found the water a little cool.

Students and dive flag: getting ready to dive the depths of Cable Bay.