Sentences with phrase «aquatic species»

The effects listed in these sections relate to fish and fish habitat, aquatic species and migratory birds, and all manner of effects on Federal lands or land in a jurisdiction outside the Province where the proposed project is located.

As the Sierra Club points out, there are already closed - cycle cooling systems that can replace the once - through systems and not only conserve a huge amount of water, but also save countless fish and other aquatic species, not to mention the animals that depend on the fish as a food source.

And while human health is a concern in any case involving radioactive contamination, let's not forget that any leaks will also effect the local ecosystems, impacting the health of local wildlife, particularly vulnerable aquatic species.

Most aquatic species can not survive at such low oxygen levels.

Called «underwater architects,» Caddisflies are a common aquatic species of insect that collect natural, substrate materials like sand, gravel, leaves and twigs to build protective shells around their bodies, using silk excreted from salivary glands near their mouths to hold it all together (as seen below, au naturel).

60 • Immune system suppression Natural Capital Degradation Effects of Ozone Depletion Human Health • Worse sunburn • More eye cataracts • More skin cancers • Immune system suppression Food and Forests • Reduced yields for some crops • Reduced seafood supplies from reduced phytoplankton • Decreased forest productivity for UV - sensitive tree species Wildlife • Increased eye cataracts in some species • Decreased population of aquatic species sensitive to UV radiation • Reduced population of surface phytoplankton Figure 20.21 Natural capital degradation: expected effects of decreased levels of ozone in the stratosphere.

This reduces nitrogen runoff into waterways, which can cause algae blooms and kill aquatic species.

Dams damage rivers: Dams disrupt flows, degrade water quality, block the movement of a river's vital nutrients and sediment, destroy fish and wildlife habitat, impede migration of fish and other aquatic species, and eliminate recreational opportunities.

Until recently, scientists only studied how cold water releases from dams can send a thermal shock to downstream aquatic species — impacting fish growth and reproduction.

As the Star's John Spears reported last month, three studies were posted on the Ministry of Natural Resources» website in February — two dealing with impacts on aquatic species and fish habitat, and one a more comprehensive engineering impact study.

However, climate change will affect fish stocks and other aquatic species.

52 • Immune system suppression Natural Capital Degradation Effects of Ozone Depletion Human Health • Worse sunburn • More eye cataracts • More skin cancers • Immune system suppression Food and Forests • Reduced yields for some crops • Reduced seafood supplies from reduced phytoplankton • Decreased forest productivity for UV - sensitive tree species Wildlife • Increased eye cataracts in some species • Decreased population of aquatic species sensitive to UV radiation • Reduced population of surface phytoplankton • Disrupted aquatic food webs from reduced phytoplankton Figure 20.21 Natural capital degradation: expected effects of decreased levels of ozone in the stratosphere.

Not so much in the western US, or other desert regions of the world, we don't have a whole lot of water to play with, especially these days while we must protect aquatic species under the Endangered Species Act.

Rahel, F. J., B. Bierwagen, and Y. Taniguchi, 2008: Managing aquatic species of conservation concern in the face of climate change and invasive species.

From the results of the Aquatic Species Program, algae farms would let us supply enough biodiesel to completely replace petroleum as a transportation fuel in the US (as well as its other main use — home heating oil)-- but we first have to solve a few of the problems they encountered along the way.

They sink to the ocean floor and provide ecosystems and food supply for about 60 different aquatic species which can only survive on whale carcasses.

Floating islands covered with native plants serve as «biodiversity «life rafts»» for aquatic species, while aerial sculptures give hawks, owls, and eagles a safe place to roost and nest «in areas where taking off and landing on older power poles may result in electrocution, or areas where human disturbance may make nesting difficult.»

Although the resulting lake formed by the backed - up river became a popular tourist destination for boaters and swimmers, its impact on salmon, birds, and other aquatic species dependent on a flowing waterway was immeasurable.

The crystal clear blue waters of Puerto Galera boast a dazzling array of aquatic species and high - voltage drift dives that resemble Palau, but at a fraction of the price.

Turneffe Atoll's reef supports a wide range of diverse aquatic species such as the endemic white spotted toadfish and the white lined toadfish.

An amazing spectrum of aquatic species resides in the teeming marine habitat of this region.

Various colours and species can be seen at any step, and whether you are thinking about rare aquatic species or unique plants, here you are likely to find all of these.

There are extensive coral reefs and hundreds of unusual aquatic species underneath the surface of the water.

See the amazing diversity of aquatic species off Playa Del Carmen on our two - tank scuba diving adventure.

You'll witness some of the hundreds of aquatic species that inhabit this massive body of water that separates the Baja Peninsula from the Mexican mainland.

Join our expert dive guides for a two - tank underwater adventure to witness a vast array of aquatic species in the placid clear waters off the leeward coast of Cozumel.

Turneffe Atoll — the largest and most biologically diverse atoll in the western hemisphere — supports a wide range of diverse aquatic species such as the endemic white spotted toadfish and the white lined toadfish.

All proceeds from the Turtle Trot go to Georgia Aquarium's research and conservation programs that directly benefit aquatic species, including turtles.

Oahu's waters are home to thousands of aquatic species.

Our coastline offers the ideal ecosystem for fishing as there are many mangrove lagoons and islands that serve as nurseries to aquatic species.

Celebrate Independence Day a little early at Georgia Aquarium on Saturday, July 1 with unlimited beer sampling, classic BBQ, live music from «The Regulars Band,» and over 500 aquatic species!

That is because the AWA only encompasses warm - blooded animals, so countless reptile, amphibian and aquatic species don't even enter that conversation.

Whether it is a retail sales ban that prevents them from obtaining a dog or a cat from someone that can help them find the right animal, restrictions on access to international or domestic waters for the collection of aquatic species, or restrictions on the ownership of certain reptile species based on nothing more than their potential length, all of these things are legislation that sounds really good when it's written on paper or when testimony about it is delivered by an emotional activist who feels very strongly.

However, a petition before the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service hopes to expand that relationship by ushering guppies, three types of plecos, black acara, koi and 37 other aquatic species into the realm of federally listed «injurious wildlife,» a designation that, with few exceptions, prohibits importation into the U.S. and interstate transport.

However, they typically live a completely fossorial life — aquatic species lurk in muck and terrestrial species prefer to bury themselves under moss.

Before there was a New York Aquarium, bus and school tours used to visit ASC to learn about fish, plants and aquatic species; ASC partnered with the Sears Roebuck catalog starting in the 1950s, so for the first time, people could order aquatic products including live fish all over the United States; Eric's father, Kenneth Abbey worked for Lou (his father in law), and then launched Petcetera in 1972 and operated that until 2006.

ASC occupied an entire city block in Manhattan and had more than 10,000 aquarium and aquatic products, before there was a New York Aquarium, bus and school tours used to visit ASC to learn about fish, plants and aquatic species.

Faculty research interests and expertise include mechanisms of metastasis in cancer; gene therapy (including electroporation) in cancer; cell and molecular biology of tooth eruption; pharmacology and toxicology of aquatic species; environmental and ecological toxicology; cellular ultrastructure; environmental risk assessment; analytical pharmacology and toxicology; diagnostic neurophysiology; pharmacology of pain and inflammation; exercise physiology; xenobiotic metabolism and disposition; neurochemistry; pulmonary pharmacology; cardiovascular disease; and cetacean morphology.

The new ward has also been fitted with heavy - duty «tortoise tables» which allow non-infectious turtles, including aquatic species, to be housed in well - ventilated enclosures with large floor areas.

Work collaboratively with New York Aquarium staff and field researchers on research both in - situ and ex-situ for the benefit of zoological and aquatic species as time allows.

To address this threat, PIJAC is advocating for aquatic species, their owners and the trade on the most pressing issues facing the aquatics community:

Both bills would institute a moratorium that would effectively ban commercial aquarium fishing under the auspices of repopulation, relying on cherry - picked data instead of data from the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources, which shows that the populations of several aquatic species have grown since 1999.

We perform soft tissue, orthopedic and microsurgical procedures daily, as well as advanced dentistry, radiology, in - house diagnostic tests (blood work, urine analysis, fecal test, bacterial / fungal cultures and cytologies), laser therapy, water testing for aquatic species, and placement of microchips for identification.

This is a powerful documentary about the excessive construction of dams in the United States over the last 100 years, and how disruptive they have been to the environment, and to the life cycles of certain aquatic species (salmon, especially).

Not all «fish» are actually fish, though, but rather mere aquatic species: frogs, crawfish, octopuses and lobster, for example.

But after meeting the mighty flying Sven (Hank Azaria) whom he believes is a fellow penguin, Erik determines his dream is to soar through the air — a difficult feat for a flightless aquatic species.

The film is a captivating, sobering look at the world's endangered aquatic species, but it's also a frightening revelation of what methane and carbon are doing to the ocean.

This style of house leads to poor air quality and higher emissions of ammonia, which has several harmful effects, including negative impacts on aquatic species and crops.

CoW Chair Øystein Størkersen noted that working groups have been established for Budget, Avian and Aquatic species, as well as a drafting group on governance.

«The research raises the possibility that many other aquatic species could be affected by road salts in sub-lethal ways, not only in terms of altered sex ratios, but potentially in many other traits.»