Sentences with phrase «national marine park for»

You can even reach Ang Thong National Marine Park for a day of swimming and snorkeling.

Dive into Rhone National Marine Park for a look at a hurricane - wrecked Royal Mail Steamer from 1867.

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One reason: the Canadian government has made it free to visit any of the country's more than 200 national parks, historic sites, and marine conservation areas for all of 2017, in honor of its 150th anniversary of confederation.

Mass Audubon partner TIDE protects the 160 - square mile Port Honduras Marine Reserve and manages 60,000 acres of wildlife habitat including the Paynes Creek National Park for the government of Belize and protected lands it owns in southern Belize.

For two years, the researchers collected water samples along the 200 - kilometer (124 - mile) stretch of the Florida Reef Tract north of Biscayne National Park to the Looe Key National Marine Sanctuary.

For 10 years, the University of Illinois, Urbana - Champaign (UIUC), marine geologist has studied the origin of terraces made of travertine — a stone commonly used in floors and countertops — in Yellowstone National Park's Mammoth Hot Springs.

NOAA's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries serves as the trustee for a network of underwater parks encompassing more than 600,000 square miles of marine and Great Lakes waters from Washington state to the Florida Keys, and from Lake Huron to American Marine Sanctuaries serves as the trustee for a network of underwater parks encompassing more than 600,000 square miles of marine and Great Lakes waters from Washington state to the Florida Keys, and from Lake Huron to American marine and Great Lakes waters from Washington state to the Florida Keys, and from Lake Huron to American Samoa.

Uvita is home to the Parque Nacional Marino Ballena (Whale Marine National Park) and is famous for the twice - yearly migrations of humpback whales that come to give birth and raise their calves in the warm Pacific waters just offshore from Uvita.

With as much as 40 % of the countryÂ's overall area protected under wildlife sanctuaries, marine reserves and national parks, the country is a haven for a large variety of birds, mammals and sea creatures.

California's Channel Islands, located just off the coast of Santa Barbara and Ventura, are a National Park dream - come - true for marine nature lovers.

The Cabo Pulmo National Park, a Unesco World Heritage Site is a treasure of Baja California, Sur, while Cabo Pulmo Marine Reserve has won awards for its biodiversity.

Surrounding Medjumbe Island, Quirimbas National Park boasts an impressive number of pristine coral reefs that attract an abundance of marine life, making it one of the world's best snorkelling and scuba diving destinations, as well as a prime haven for dolphin and whale watching boat trips.

Dive schools with experienced guides and instructors run daily trips for visitors to get underwater — combine your love of the marine world with a visit to Amed or the stunning natural beauty of Pemuteran and the West Bali National Park.

Kayaking (excluding personal watercraft - see Laws and Policies for more information) is a unique and rewarding way to experience the pristine marine environment of Channel Islands National Park.

The islands have been protected for decades as a national and marine park.

Baan Thai Spa that rises 120 meters up on a cliff Complimentary non-motorized water sports 7 swimming pools (five of different colors) including one Infinity edge pool perched on the cliff overlooking the sea and one Infinity edge pool by the beach «Planet Trekkers» kids club centre Fully equipped fitness centre (open 24 hours daily) Connected to the fascinating archipelago of Angthong National Marine Park and the incredible diving sites of Koh Tao for exploration and discovery.

Diving: The Princess Margaret Marine Park (a part of the Gulf Islands National Parks Reserve) on Portland Island provides the opportunity for divers to explore shipwrecks in the channel between Salt Spring and Pender Island.

«Working with the U.S. Coast Guard, Marines, and Navy during Fleet Week is one of the year's highlights for staff, interns, and volunteers,» said Michael Chassé, a natural resources management specialist with the National Park Service.

Take a short walk to Tamarindo Beach or Langosta Beach from your villa, or a quick boat ride to the unspoiled shores of Playa Grande in the protected area of Las Baulas National Marine Park, a major nesting site for leatherback turtles.

You will witness stunning marine and abundant bird and wildlife all from the great vantage point of your kayak.On the half day tour, paddle across the Pumicestone Passage to the Bribie Island National Park for morning tea and leisurely walk, where you will experience magnificent scenery and golden, secluded beaches.

Bacalar Chico National Park and Marine Reserve is lucky enough to have a unique phenomenon where the coral reef touches the coast, at Rocky Point, and the beaches are a nesting area for two types of turtles, the Green Sea Turtle - and the Loggerhead Turtle.

The area is also known for its wildlife, including the 900 species of fish off the coast and in an area that has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the second largest National Marine Park.

Herby natural wonders include the Glasshouse Mountains Blackall Range National Park and Pumicestone Passage Marine Park, all offering great opportunities for fun outdoor activitiesincluding, bushwalking, surfing, diving, wind - surfing, kayaking, sailing and fishing.

For beautiful sandy beaches, take a bus or taxi south, to Vassiilios, Garakas (part of the national marine park) and famous Laganas, which at 9kms in length is hugely popular, though less crowded in early summer, when we might be lucky enough to spot a loggerhead turtle, and at the end of the season.

Koh Lanta is a large island in Krabi Province which makes up part of the Mu Koh Lanta National Marine Park known for its tropical rainforests, coral - fringed beaches, mysterious mangroves, and limestone outcrops and rainforests.

As a national park located within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Green Island has been a popular day visitor destination for generations with guests from around the world experiencing this unique World Heritage area every ypark located within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Green Island has been a popular day visitor destination for generations with guests from around the world experiencing this unique World Heritage area every yPark, Green Island has been a popular day visitor destination for generations with guests from around the world experiencing this unique World Heritage area every year.

The Bonaire National Marine Park was established in 1979 to protect and manage the island's natural, cultural and historical resources, while allowing ecologically sustainable use, for the benefit of future generations.

The Tubbataha Reef National Park was established as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993 for its unique atoll reef and rich range of wildlife including, birds, marine turtles, whales, sharks and numerous other species of fish.

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Belonging to Mu Koh Lanta Marine National Park, these islands are totally unspoiled, and give photographers an outstanding backdrop for beach and seascape photography.

If you visit Indonesia for scuba diving or snorkeling, then you should probably be heading to the Bunaken National Marine Park right away.

Marine biologist Thomas McCormick was the guest speaker for the October «From Shore to Sea» lecture sponsored by Channel Islands National Park and Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary.

Four nights cruising the Galápagos National Park aboard the Estrella, explore the marine wonderland of Kicker Rock — one of the Galápagos» most famous sites, search for pink flamingos at Punta Corm...

«The Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary and Channel Islands National Park are a world destination for sport diving,» said Chris Mobley, sanctuary superintendent.

While the National Park Service helps keep the islands of Anacapa, Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa, and San Miguel a pristine sanctuary for an abundance of marine plant and animal life, waste such as cans, bottles, and lobster traps will occasionally wash ashore from the depths of the Pacific Ocean.

Retreat to the protected lands of Prince William Sound's calm waters and pristine glaciers, and Katmai National Park to witness the iconic grizzlies fishing for salmon, or explore the premiere marine life in the aquatics of Kenai Fjords National Park and the Inside Passage.

The partnership between Channel Islands National Park and the Ventura County Office of Education is an outgrowth of a more extended local partnership with the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary, Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, and The JASON Foundation for Education.

Pursuant to CFR title 36 1.5 (c)- Determination - this restriction action is necessitated for the protection of the islands unique values, ecological systems and protection of breeding populations of marine mammals, endangered species of seabirds, eagles, islands foxes and other unique and rare species of flora and fauna inhabiting the Channel Islands National Park.

It is important that the National Park Service protects park resources, both terrestrial and marine, and provides for the enjoyment of these resources in such a manner that will leave them unimpaired for future generatiPark Service protects park resources, both terrestrial and marine, and provides for the enjoyment of these resources in such a manner that will leave them unimpaired for future generatipark resources, both terrestrial and marine, and provides for the enjoyment of these resources in such a manner that will leave them unimpaired for future generations.

Two local marine experts, Gary Davis, retired National Park Service Chief Scientist for Ocean Programs, and Dr. Satie Airamé, University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) Marine Biologist, discussed the state of the seas at the Channel Islands during the April «From Shore to Sea» lemarine experts, Gary Davis, retired National Park Service Chief Scientist for Ocean Programs, and Dr. Satie Airamé, University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) Marine Biologist, discussed the state of the seas at the Channel Islands during the April «From Shore to Sea» leMarine Biologist, discussed the state of the seas at the Channel Islands during the April «From Shore to Sea» lecture.

For information about future volunteer orientation and training classes please visit Channel Islands Naturalist Corps, or contact either Shauna Bingham (Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary 805-893-6421, e-mail us) or David Begun (Channel Islands National Park [phone], e-mail us).

Collaboration for Education The partnership between Ventura County Office of Education and the National Park is an outgrowth of an extended local partnership with the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary, Santa Barbara Maritime Museum and the Santa Barbara County Education Office.

Please see the events calendar for other ways you can support the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary and Channel Islands National Park.

As the National Reef Education Centre for the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, Reef HQ Aquarium will open your eyes to an amazing world filled with thousands of charismatic marine creaMarine Park Authority, Reef HQ Aquarium will open your eyes to an amazing world filled with thousands of charismatic marine creamarine creatures.

The Sanctuary, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Channel Islands National Park and the Partnership for Interdisciplinary Studies of Coastal Oceans (PISCO) at the University of California, Santa Barbara sponsored a public symposium on the first five years of monitoring, enforcement and education programs for the Channel Islands Marine Protected Area Network.

Scenic Highlights: Four nights cruising through Galápagos National Park aboard Xavier, Encounter bright - pink flamingos feeding in hidden lagoons, Snorkel along colourful reefs searching for sea turtles and playful sea lions, See marine iguanas sunning themselves on the rocks and playing in the surf

Another notable area for snorkeling is Bacalar Chico National Park and Marine Reserve.

The National Geographic gave him an award of $ 60,000 USA for lobbying and getting the PUP to make it a Marine Park.

Santa Barbara Main Office Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary University of California Santa Barbara Ocean Science Education Building 514, MC 6155 Santa Barbara, CA 93106 - 6155 Office: 805.893.6437 Fax: [phone] Maps: UCSB Campus Map for Parking Information here.

You could also head for the many pristine islands of Ang Thong National Marine Park or the largely empty coastal beaches in Khanom and Sichon.