Sentences with phrase «depth over a reef»
«These temperatures are particularly extreme in regions when the tidal range is large when compared to the water depth over a reef, which can cause shallow water to «pond» within reefs for extended periods of time each day,» Lowe said in a statement.
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The turquoise waters to the south and east turn to a deep cobalt blue just past the coral reef system where the water depth drops from 50 feet to over 7,000 feet.
Long Reef Location: two nautical miles south of Southwater Caye Depth: 45 - 100 feet / 14 -30 mt Access: Boat Expertise rating: Intermediate The wall here starts at 45 feet / 12mt and drops to a little over 100 feet / 30mt.
From the crest of this reef, a narrow ledge falls away over a distance of about 100 yards (91 m) until it reaches an average depth of between 55 and 65 feet (17 - 18 M) where the drop - off begins.