Sentences with phrase «as shallow reefs»

They are usually not nearly as varied and spectacular as the shallow reefs, so unless you simply want to do a deep dive, it is best to stay on the shallow reefs.

«We recommend acting quickly, because pressure to over-exploit deep reefs will inevitably grow as shallow reefs become almost universally degraded due to growing human population pressures and climate change,» says co-author Dr. John Guinotte from the Marine Conservation Institute.

Our Fiji fishing locations are a haven for sport fishers, as the shallow reef waters soon give way to deep ocean where prized sport fish are feeding.

One of the favorite sites here is the «Elbow,» which includes a steep sloping drop - off as well as shallow reef and a wrecked ship.

Not exact matches

Taylor creates sculptures out of environmental friendly materials and then sinks them in shallow, empty areas off tropical coastlines where they can act as artificial reefs.

They are pinnacle reefs, built by cyanobacteria on the shallow sea floor 543 million years ago, during a time known as the Ediacaran period.

The role of this new zone as a refuge for shallower reef fishes seeking relief from warming surface waters or deteriorating coral reefs is still unclear.

Many researchers wonder if deeper reef areas, sometimes known as the «coral reef twilight zone,» might act as refuges for shallow - water organisms.

By foraging for prey in deep pelagic waters often miles offshore, these mobile predators can act as vital «nutrient vectors» to shallow reefs.

«Worldwide change in shallow reef ecosystems predicted as waters warm.»

«Many shallow reef inhabitants and fish have the capabilities to detect fluorescent light and may be using biofluorescence in similar fashions to how animals use bioluminescence, such as to find mates and to camouflage.»

Current research suggests that ancient coral reefs began as deep, dark communities that evolved into highly diverse systems by establishing communities in shallower water environments with more light.

In addition to the rich and unique biodiversity inhabiting these environments, deep coral reefs may serve as a refuge for certain species that are more heavily impacted on shallow coral reefs.

This is especially important as these reefs are considered potential refugia for species from their endangered shallow - water counterparts.

It inhabits coral reefs and hard bottoms, preferring the shallow water but is found as deep as 165 feet.

Marine scientists from Australia and the USA today called for global efforts to protect deeper coral reefs as insurance against the widespread destruction of shallow reefs and their fish stocks now taking place around the world.

But it says that deeper reef environments — 40 metres to 150 metres below the waves — could serve as a refuge for species driven from the shallows, although more research needs to be done to establish a role for these regions.

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.

I'm probably more careful than most people in that my shuffles are very exaggerated and if I'm surfing, I'll usually ride by board on my belly for as shallow as possible to avoid stepping on a stingray, sea urchin or sharp reef.

The most important parts are unchanged: the beach is the same shade of creamy white, and further out, past the kitesurfers and paddleboarders cruising the shallows, the waves continue their roar as they break over the distant reef.

This is probably the most popular site as reef sharks are found basking in the canyons, cuttlefish, stingrays, plenty of turtles in the shallows, and every full moon most likely schooling bumphead parrot fish.

The dolomite in which the caves formed started out as coral reefs growing in a worm shallow sea about 2.3 billion years ago.

With shallow reefs and warm water year - round, Isla is perfect for both the beginner as well as the advanced diver.

This grass can grow in the shallow waters as there is such strong protection from winds and currents by the reef.

It breaks on a shallow coral reef and as reports go can get quite fast and sucky.

In the beach's calm waters, novice and expert swimmers and snorkeling enthusiasts will have a wonderful time, as the surrounding seaweed farms attract lots of reef fish into its shallow waters.

Tiny critters» abodes may be the pillings of super structures such as the resort oil rig off Mabul Island, the shallow flats off Indonesia's Lembeh Strait or Belize's impressive reef and 3 atolls.

As well as fabulous wrecks, Grenada is famous for its shallow reef and sculpture park, making it a great place to learn to dive, whatever your agAs well as fabulous wrecks, Grenada is famous for its shallow reef and sculpture park, making it a great place to learn to dive, whatever your agas fabulous wrecks, Grenada is famous for its shallow reef and sculpture park, making it a great place to learn to dive, whatever your age.

As I said earlier Pemuteran has the largest area of shallow coral reefs; the spectacular coral reef growth near land made for a diving and snorkeling paradise.

The emerald green waters hold numerous vertical walls, rugged caverns and caves, as well as shallow coral gardens and sloping reefs.

This grass is able to grow in our shallow waters as we have such strong protection from the World's second - largest barrier reef.

The shallow part of this site begins at around 4m with a small wall going down to 12m consisting of a very colourful hard coral reef where big schools of drummers and rainbow runners can be seen passing by as well as a variety of other reef life.

Hawaii Loa Ridge is a relatively shallow dive site that may be done as a easy reef dive (moored up) or a slightly more advanced drift dive.

The coral reefs are the best, most diverse coral reefs accessible to snorkellers, as they are generally shallow and so scuba equipment is not required.

A series of left - hand setups that wind across a shallow reef, the wave can be as hollow as any wave in the Pacific or as rippable as any wave, well, anywhere.

For example, Malta is very famous for it's wrecks, as is the Red Sea where there is a lot of shallow coral reefs, the perfect thing to sink a ship.

Turtle Canyons is a relatively shallow dive site that may be done as a easy reef dive (moored up) or a slightly more advanced drift dive.

For a two tank shallow reef dive, it is perfect as the compliment to Koko Craters or Angler's Rreef dive, it is perfect as the compliment to Koko Craters or Angler's ReefReef.

As we crest the edge of the wall we are still reeling from this unforgettable interaction but our senses continue to be abused by the stunningly healthy, colourful and varied reef it the shallows.

Oceanic Sunfish (Mola mola) are regularly spotted on the local reefs as they follow upwelling from the deep ocean into the shallows to cleaning stations where schools of butterfly fish surround them.

Exquisite reef formations and walls beginning as shallow as 35 ft are draped with colorful sponges and corals that burst through the crystal clear water.

With its unique geographical features, such as bays, inlets, estuaries, atolls, the world's second largest coral reef, lagoons, abundant shallow water flats and easy access to deep, open waters, Ambergris Caye offers a wide variety of fishing experiences and opportunities.

There are four types of diving environments in the archipelago: first are the shallow inshore fringing island reefs where visibility is often poor but the diversity of marine life is unsurpassed; second are the offshore fringing reefs where the visibility is considerably better, and the coral much healthier; third are the pinnacles and small rocky islands which rise from the depths and attract larger marine life such as sharks and rays; and fourth are the banks which rise up from depths of over 300 meters and attract different types of marine life altogether.

The shallow reef flat is deep enough to allow you to drift slowly across admiring the underwater scenery as you complete your safety stop.

This wave breaks over shallow reef, so take that into consideration as well.

The swim out is not as long as Babylon but it will still take a few minutes to get there, do the «snorkel out» here as well and you will be rewarded by beautiful shallow reefs with plenty of marine life.

But overall it's a location for snorkellers as there is a coral reef, in shallow water, just off the beach.

breaks over a shallow reef and is known as one of the best waves in the Maldives.

The hotel / dive centre boasts a fabulous house reef, which as it is mainly shallow is a paradise for snorkelling and ideal for courses, intro dives and night dives.

It's not uncommon to see snorkelers on the site as well, as the reef is very shallow at the top and then it gradually gets deeper.