Sentences with phrase «turtle nesting habitat»

Furthermore, in the Caribbean, a 0.5 m sea - level rise is projected to cause a decrease in turtle nesting habitat by up to 35 % (Fish et al., 2005).

This is a family owned and operated ranch that protects one of Costa Rica's most important watersheds, a turtle nesting habitat and the Caletas - Ario National Wildlife Refuge.

San Jose - Costa Rica's Capital Tortuguero National Park - 43,000 acres of tropical rainforests, canals and rivers Braulio Carrillo Park - with its famous cascading waterfalls Manuel Antonio National Park - home to the rare and playful squirrel monkey Escallonia Cloud Forest - also referred to as a fog forest Hanging Bridges - 6 suspension bridges winding through the tropical rainforest canopy Poás Volcano - with its mile - wide crater Arenal Volcano - with its softly glowing lava flow Costa Rica Rainforest Hike - with naturalist guides Aerial Tram Ride - glide along the rainforest canopy (a top tourist attraction) Green Turtle Research Station - created to protect Costa Rica's turtle nesting habitat, turtle eggs and young hatchlings Atlantic Turtle Nesting Beaches - witness young turtles race to the sea (during nesting season) Cano Palma Wildlife Reserve - with its mysterious reflecting waters Carara Biological Reserve - Also known as «River of Crocodiles» Visits to Pineapple, Banana & Coffee Plantations Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge - includes Rio Frio boat cruise

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Efforts include but are not limited to: developing and implementing marine habitat protection and restoration strategies, conducting ongoing coral reef research, training individuals in marine ecosystem research and management, as well as animal husbandry, the rescue, rehabilitation and release of marine wildlife including sea turtles, manatees and dolphins, creating programs to heighten public awareness of the ocean and its inhabitants and delivering marine education programs to communities and schools.

This would boost ecotourism and incentives to protect the turtles» nesting habitat, he said.

Dick said the reserve has initiated a restoration program to improve historically important nesting habitat for Blanding's turtles.

Elizabeth Griffin Wilson, a marine scientist with the international conservation group Oceana, points out that the new paper does not specifically investigate the effects of factors like fishing bycatch or habitat destruction, so she urges caution in comparing the human and natural toll on sea turtles.

Humans are pushing sea turtles to the brink of extinction by entangling them in fishing gear, tossing plastic garbage into their habitats, and building resorts on prime nesting beaches, among other affronts.

After loggerhead turtle hatchlings leave nesting beaches, they live in the ocean for 7 - 12 years before migrating to coastal habitats.

STSL, which is based in Gainesville, Florida, hopes that with this increased appreciation will come a desire to act in ways to help protect and preserve not only sea turtles, but all wildlife and native habitats.»

Turtles and their habitats (including tanks, food bowls, decorations and substrate) should not be cleaned in food preparation areas to avoid cross-contamination.

The rooftop patio, complete with lounge furniture and sunbeds, is one of the world's finest spots for viewing turtles nesting and hatching eggs in their natural habitat.

There are lots of saltwater crocodiles and the area provides an important conservation habitat for dugongs, nesting turtles and migratory birds.

Six Senses, with its sustainable philosophy and intent to protect the natural habitat of the turtles and other marine life, does not use any straws or other disposable plastic at the resort.

walk on the beach and watch the Loggerhead Turtles and Leatherback Turtles nesting within their natural habitat.

The Bacalar Chico Project is geared toward sustainable use and development of this unique area of North Ambergris Caye due to a variety of exceptional factors: at Rocky Point the reef touches the shore; the green sea turtle and the loggerhead nesting site between Robles and Rocky Point; the offshore marine habitat once known as a breeding area for Queen conch; and the seasonal spawning bank for the nassau and yellowfin groupers; the high diversity of terrestrial and vegatation zones.

The cayes and atolls provide superior opportunity for scuba diving, snorkeling, fishing, boating, sailing and sea kayaking, as well as being a habitat for both nesting birds and turtles.

Because this beach is also the nesting and hatching habitat of the Olive Ridley sea turtle, all the shacks and restaurants have to close after sunset, so definitely plan to visit during the day.

The range is home to a number of important conservation targets which include, but are not limited to, at least 2 marine fish spawning aggregation sites, a breeding population of the endangered American Crocodile, and a number of threatened coastal marine habitats including the greater reef complex itself, beach forests that support several important species of resident and migratory birds and at least 2 species of marine turtles are believed to nest on the range.

Selected for its outstanding nature conservation values, Lady Elliot Island is one of the most important sites in the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area for seabird nesting and an important habitat for marine turtles, manta rays, dolphins, sharks and coral reefs.

Along our coasts, rising sea levels have begun to affect fish and wildlife habitats, including those used by shorebirds and sea turtles that nest on our coastal National Wildlife Refuges.

The public also expected that while the power project was being appealed, construction work would not be allowed, particularly in the areas presented as habitat for the endangered Blandings turtle, but in fact, both the MOECC and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry allowed it.

A court settlement filed today requires the Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Coast Guard to ensure that toxic oil - dispersing chemicals used in federal waters off California will not harm sea turtles, whales and other endangered species or their habitats.

Papahānaumokuākea is a vital feeding, nesting, and nursery habitat for many other species, including seabirds, sea turtles and cetaceans.

From 1998 to 2002 I lived on Midway Atoll, working on projects related to the three albatross species that nest there, tagging green sea turtles, and assisting with habitat restoration efforts.

Given the close cultural connection between the natural environment and Islander culture, habitat change that impacts significant fauna (for example, reduction in turtle nesting beaches, migratory bird foraging or sea grass bed decline) is likely to affect Islanders» mental well - being.