Sentences with phrase «diverse ecosystems on»

Back then, if you'd asked me what the most pressing threat to wildlife was, I wouldn't have blinked: The world's rainforests were vanishing at a rate of more than 54,000 square miles per year, destroying the most biologically diverse ecosystems on Earth for timber, soybeans, and cattle ranches.

Jacques Cousteau called it «the world's aquarium» and undoubtedly the Sea of Cortez is one of the largest and most diverse ecosystems on the planet.

This is one of the most diverse ecosystems on the coast of British Columbia.»

Back then, if you'd asked me what the most pressing threat to wildlife was, I wouldn't have blinked: The world's rainforests were vanishing at a rate of more than 54,000 square miles per year, destroying the most biologically diverse ecosystems on Earth for timber, soybeans, and cattle ranches.

«Soil is one of the most complex and diverse ecosystems on the planet.

Even the seemingly pristine Galápagos Islands, one of the most biologically rich and diverse ecosystems on the planet, face increasing threats as a result of climate change, water pollution, invasive plants and animals and other challenges related to human activities.

Dr Sally Wood, from the Coral Reef Research at Bristol (CRAB) group in the School of Earth Sciences and lead author of the paper, explains: «Coral build the framework of tropical coral reefs, creating habitats which support one of the most diverse ecosystems on Earth.

For an ecologist, working in one of the most diverse ecosystems on Earth is always thrilling, and Bruna hopes his research will contribute to the area's conservation.

Brazil has a wealth of other forests, such as the Atlantic Forest, which has been 85 % deforested, but is still the second most diverse ecosystem on the planet after the Amazon.

«I wanted to study the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef, the intricate and complex connections between the thousands of different life - forms that represent the most diverse ecosystem on the planet,» Miller told Truthout.

The Amazon rainforest, one of the largest and most diverse ecosystem on the planet, has been a virtual treasure - trove for ambitious biologists aiming to uncover new species.

Not exact matches

In this article, Yaletown looks at how the maturity of Canada's technology ecosystems varies in different provinces and provides observations on the diverse capital needs by region to advance Canada's innovation economy.

In the curving gallery's big floor - to - ceiling habitats you can see animals that live in the river, on the floodplain forest floor and even up in the canopy — together — in a portrayal of the most diverse and complex freshwater ecosystem in the world.

A leading ecologist with decades of experience in the effects of disturbance on ecosystems, Woodwell shows that diverse industrial activities — from nuclear power production to fossil - fuel burning to contemporary agricultural practices — are affecting the chemical processes that underpin all life on Earth.

And tropical deep reefs are not barren landscapes on the deep ocean floor: they are highly diverse ecosystems that warrant further study.

According to Fotini Koutroumpa, lead author of the study and researcher at the UvA's Institute for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Dynamics (IBED), the results point to future research on the tiny but complex moth brain, which will shed light on how the diverse pheromone systems of the thousands of moth species has changed throughout evolution.

Bob Pressey: Maximize returns on conservation Douglas J. McCauley: Mega-parks need greater oversight Lance Morgan: Protect diverse marine habitats Hugh Possingham: Represent ecosystems Lee White: Manage parks professionally Emily Darling: Conserve climate refuges Peter J. S. Jones: Assess governance structures

NEON collects and produces data on precipitation patterns, soil and groundwater dynamics, interactions with vegetation, and processes such as nutrient cycling and food web dynamics in aquatic ecosystems to support the comprehensive study of water cycles throughout diverse ecosystems.

The Coral Triangle - a coral - rich marine region in Southeast Asia that encompasses the waters between Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Papua New Guinea - is the most biologically diverse marine ecosystem on Earth.

The projects aims to give us further knowledge in areas as diverse as coral reefs ecosystem, the dietary composition in wildlife and domestic animals over the last 50 000 years, the effects of antibiotic exposure on microbial ecosystems, and changes in biodiversity that might have an effect on or are affected by climate change.

Students focus on actively experiencing and documenting the diverse ecosystems of the Channel Islands National Park through a variety of activities.

As the largest landmass on the west coast of North America, with a population of just over 750,000, Vancouver Island is a massive wilderness with one of the world's most diverse ecosystems, scattered with fishing communities and villages along the craggy coastline.

El Nido is the main attraction on Palawan — thanks to its stunning landscape, unique and diverse ecosystem and gorgeous beaches.

The IBEROSTAR Tucan Hotel, which sits on the Caribbean beach of Playacar along the Mayan Riviera, is an All Inclusive beachfront resort, is surrounded by a natural ecosystem with abundant vegetation and diverse animal life.

It acts as the gateway to iSimangaliso Wetland Park, one of the largest parks in South Africa, renowned for its wildlife safaris, diverse ecosystems, hippo and crocodile cruises on the estuary, and untamed wilderness that draws travellers from far and wide for a relaxing bush escape.

The Cape Hillsborough National Park contains many short walks across a diverse ecosystem and the opportunity to explore tidal pools and see kangaroos on the beach.

Then there's Brazil's biodiversity: legendary in scope, its diverse ecosystems boast the greatest collection of plant and animal species found anywhere on earth.

Recognizing the challenges of managing the complex island ecosystems and richly diverse cultural resources, the Foundation is committed to advocating on behalf of and in support of the ongoing work of the Channel Islands National Park.

Add to that, Brazil's biodiversity: legendary in scope, its diverse ecosystems boast the greatest collection of plant and animal species found anywhere on earth.

Professional on board naturalists who will interact with guests, interpreting all that this diverse ecosystem reveals during your tour

Because of our incredible diverse ecosystem off the northeastern coast of Vancouver Island, BC we usually see some all of the resident marine mammal species including Orcas, humpback whales, Minke whales, porpoises, dolphins, sea lions, the occasional black bear on the beach and, of course, the birds.

Where you can experience magnificent muck dives, amazing visibility, pristine coral reefs and sheer walls in one of the most prolific and diverse marine ecosystems on earth.

Discover the diverse ecosystems of the Turks and Caicos Island both above and below water at the on - site Nature Discovery Center.

La Parguera Nature Reserve is one of the most biologically diverse ecosystems in Puerto Rico; characterized by one of the most extensive and well developed coral reefs on the island.

We very rarely travel far on our tours because we are so lucky to be surrounded by such a diverse ecosystem just outside of Telegraph Cove.

Take on the role of a hunter and slay ferocious monsters in a living, breathing ecosystem where you can use the landscape and its diverse inhabitants to get the upper hand.

As the NOAA notes, «coral reefs are some of the most diverse and valuable ecosystems on Earth.

These ecosystems are among the most diverse on Earth.

To put it another way, we have an Endangered Species Act intended to save species on the brink, but not a Thriving Ecosystems Act that tries to monitor and sustain diverse communities of species before bad things happen.

It's vital to engage young minds on humanity's energy challenge, on the merits of vibrant, diverse ecosystems, on the opportunities arising when young innovators from rich and poor places convene.

We can pollute and destroy thousands upon thousands of ecologically diverse habitats, but we can't help the creatures whose lives depend on those ecosystems we degraded.

The report, released on Monday by WWF and financial services Allianz, concludes that the world's diverse regions and ecosystems are close to temperature thresholds — or «tipping points.»

The Ocean Conservancy is a non-profit advocacy group, which was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Washington, D.C.. Its goal is to promote healthy and diverse ocean ecosystems and works on many projects such as sustainable fisheries, creating marine protected areas and better marine planning.

Alaska corals form the basis of a rich and diverse undersea ecosystem on the otherwise mainly barren seafloor, and harbor a high abundance of coral species.

It traverses a diverse range of forest, grassland and taiga ecosystems that support at least 2,800 plant and 500 animal species on the Russian side alone.

The number of species of plants, animals, and microorganisms, the enormous diversity of genes in these species, the different ecosystems on the planet, such as deserts, rainforests and coral reefs are all part of a biologically diverse Earth.

The most diverse marine ecosystem on our planet does not go gentle into that good night.

America's Most Endangered Rivers of 2009 are: # 1: Sacramento - San Joaquin River System (CA) Threat: Outdated water and flood management The largest watershed in California is on the verge of collapse, threatening the water supply for more than 26 million people, placing the capital of the nation's most populous state at high risk of flooding, and damaging a once productive and healthy ecosystem that supported the nation's most diverse salmon runs.

Based on a decade of research at the Cedar Creek Natural History Area, a 2200 - hectare experimental ecological reserve operated by the University of Minnesota, Tilman said that diverse mixtures of plants that mimic the native prairie ecosystem are a better source of biofuels than corn ethanol or soybean biodiesel.

The most recent volume of the Windsor Yearbook of Access to Justice includes a collection of scholarly articles on the theme of: «Innovation and Access to Justice: Addressing the Challenge of a Diverse Justice Ecosystem».