Sentences with phrase «rock reef which»

The crystal waters at Tortuga are surrounded by volcanic rock reef which is home of the best snorkeling site on Costa Rica's Central Pacific coast.

The course is completed at Eden Rock Diving Center were the conditions are ideal for new divers, diving the fantastic Eden Rock reef which is teeming with marine life.

Not exact matches

The numerous overlapping sovereign claims to islands, reefs and rocks — many of which disappear under high tide — have turned the waters into an armed camp.

The idea originated from an installation for the annual Burning Man festival held in the Black Rock desert in Nevada, for which the team wanted to create an above - ground coral reef effect at night.

Submarine volcanoes can spit out trillions of pieces of floating rock upon which corals and other organisms hitch a ride to the world's largest reef, where they can thrive and multiply, according to research published this month in the journal PLoS One.

So - called base rock on which live coral builds more coral is nothing more than coral reefs that died hundreds, thousands or perhaps millions of years ago.

The site provides a great habitat for fish as well as creatures such as octopus, cuttlefish and rock lobster, plus it's a hotspot for grey reef and silvertip sharks which patrol the shallow reef wall.

Among the signature dives accessed from Dunbar Rock is the wreck of the 240 - foot Jado Trader, which is regarded as the premier artificial reef in the Bay Islands.

The white tip reef sharks around here are generally extremely lazy, we find them hanging out under rocks of slowly swimming around, which is great for those who like taking pictures as they can generally get a clear shot.

Because of the combination of northerly and southerly swells the Galapagos has a high degree of consistency over 70 % during the season, although some of the breaks are deepwater volcanic rock reef waves which take a moderate to strong swell to go off.

From the Caribbean coastline of the Yucatán peninsula, where you'll find a myriad of palm tree laden, postcard - worthy beaches (not to mention the northern portion of the Mesoamerican Barrier reef, the second largest barrier reef in the world) to the otherworldly Baja California, the world's second longest peninsula, which is made up of surreal rock formations that run along the striking royal blue shoreline, there is no shortage of beautiful playas in Mexico.

Nicaragua, known as the «Land of Lakes and Volcanoes,» is home to more than seven active volcanoes, which over the years have provided the southern Pacific beaches with dramatic rock cliffs, numerous coves, velvety sand, and numerous reef breaks.

Victoria Bay is a popular spot for surfers, as the area has right - hand, reef - like waves which roll over small boulder - like rocks for about 200 m.

Variations in ocean and land terrain, rocks, reefs, bottom contour, stumps, forest growth, and debris, (all of which may be hidden from view), vehicles, and other machinery and other natural and manmade obstacles and hazards may exist throughout the area.

Artificial reef construction by means of mineral accretion, also known as «third generation» artificial reef systems, is a novel technology which uses electricity to «grow» limestone rock on artificial frames and increase growth rates of corals and other reef organisms.

The beach has a rock - reef break, which allows you to go both left and right on the wave.

Much of the reef is within the protected Hol Chan Marine Reserve, which includes the waters around Ambergris Caye, and popular snorkel sites Shark Ray Alley and Mexico Rocks.

This snorkeling tour brings you to an underwater formation called Mexico Rocks, which is part of the much larger Belize Barrier Reef.

While ostensibly a sandbar beach break, the unique bottom configuration of sand over rock reef gives form to the consistently breaking peaks for which Santa Teresa is famous.

Hawksbill Turtles have 2 claws per flipper which they use to hold on to reef or rocks while searching for food.

Colossal rocks jut straight up out of the Pacific Ocean in the Oregon Islands National Wildlife Refuge which spans 230 miles of Oregon coast and includes 1,853 rocks, reefs and islands.

The northern end of the rivermouth boasts an outside reef break, «Little Hawaii,» which works best on a west or northwest swell and is ideal for longboarders.The rivermouth is a rock bottom right that can get very hollow and best at low tide in the am.

Fluffy white - sand beaches, volcanic - rock coasts, mangrove forests, and dense rainforests are contained within the island's shores, which are hugged by the world's second - largest barrier reef.

It has wonderful views and during low tide you can walk over the rocks to a large lagoon which is protected by a rocky reef.

The west coast of Victoria once inspired fear, sailors spoke of wild seas and dangerous rocks, of reefs which lay beneath the surface of the water, of steep cliffs and heavy mists.

Like Castle Rock, Crystal Rock can be subject to strong currents which attract big marine life, like grey reef sharks, white tip reef sharks and giant trevallies.

They are not very deep but both are quite exposed which means strong currents and fantastic fish life with groupers, reef sharks and at Castle rock, sometimes even pods of dolphins.

To fin along the edge towards the east, the reef pattern quite similar in its composition to boulder rocks, coral heads and bommies are extended until an outcrop, which is a mile away from the entry point.

Blacktip reef sharks and whitetip reef sharks have been known to make appearances in the area and be sure not to startle bamboo sharks which may be hiding under rocks or cracks.

The sand is off - white and there are outcrops of rock and smooth reef areas which give features to the beach and rather than there being lots of tourist facilities on the beach, instead you will find local people enjoying the beach or fishing and backdrops which appear unchanged such as rice paddies and tropical trees making for a more tranquil and beautiful environment.

The Great Blue Hole, Turneffe Islands, Shark Ray Alley, Hol Chan Marine Reserve, Mexico Rocks, Lighthouse Reef and many other dive areas, some of which are only a short boat ride away, are just a few of the possibilities.

There are many natural causes for fluctuations in CO2 levels: volcanoes produce both ash (which acts as a temporary coolant) and CO2; marine organisms fix CO2 in their shells which fall to the ocean floor and in the right setting get turned into limestone or other carbonate rocks, ditto coral reefs.