Sentences with phrase «ecological diversity»

What we need are habitats that both support ecological diversity and remain resilient to climate change.
The forest today looks very similar to mature rainforest — it has much of the structure of established forest, but what it lacks is the enormous ecological diversity.
The fossil record suggests that ecological diversity did not fully recover until several million years after the main pulse of the extinction.
The new carbon map also reveals Perú's extremely high ecological diversity and it provides the critical input to studies of deforestation and forest degradation for conservation, land use, and enforcement purposes.
This reveals a greater ecological diversity in an early mammaliaform clade at a more fundamental taxonomic level not only between major clades as previously thought.
More recently, I have worked on the role of dispersal and disease as mechanisms that help support and maintain ecological diversity.
However, these soon slowed: only the evolutionary line leading to birds continued to change size at this rate, and continued to do so for 170 million years, producing new ecological diversity not seen in other dinosaurs.
Science staff writer Kelly Servick has won the Acoustical Society of America's 2013 - 2014 Science Writing Award in Acoustics for an innovative feature on scientists who use «soundscapes» to study ecological diversity.
Departing daily from port douglas, you'll visit 3 different reef sites each chosen for visual and ecological diversity with over 5 hours at the reef to enjoy unlimited snorkelling, a guided snorkel tour, and the option of up to 3 certified dives and introductory diving.
This is Peru's most sought - after trek for its breathtaking panoramas, vast ecological diversity, and well - preserved archeological sites.
The world is separated into 21 regions with 11 environments that reflect Bolivia's rich topography and amazing ecological diversity.
The restoration of native trees and grasses, as well as the regeneration of the eroding shoreline, is essential for protecting ecological diversity on the verdant lakeside grounds.
But to those who had a closer relationship to the river, the working - class residents who could not afford to vacation in far - away places, or the recreational and commercial fisherman, the river was the depository of a tremendous ecological diversity and was in fact capable of being restored to a healthier state.
As human development increasingly creates conflicts with wildlife and natural systems — most notably reflected through shrinking ecological diversity and quickening global climate change — Scenic Hudson said the expertise of a research scientist is crucial.
Although such laws are often said to have been enacted from a human rights perspective, to ensure ecological diversity for future generations, they at least implicitly acknowledge the value of species as a whole.
«Once high ecological diversity had evolved, the pace of innovation slowed.»
By mono - culture we mean the undermining of economic, cultural and ecological diversity, the nearly universal acceptance of technological culture as developed in the West and its values.
Aside from the ecological diversity of the tracts, underpinning the environmental group's argument is that two of the Adirondack Park's most prosperous communities, Keene Valley and Lake Placid, also serve the two most popular entryways to the High Peaks Wilderness Area.
«In particular, we found a group called Laurasiatheria quickly increased their body size and ecological diversity, setting them on a path that would result in a modern group containing mammals as diverse as bats, cats, rhinos, whales, cows, pangolins, shrews and hedgehogs.»
They clearly took advantage of that opportunity, as we can see by their rapid increases in body size and ecological diversity.
Some of the lake's biodiversity and ecological diversity has thus been lost.
Inca trail consider the best 10 top hikes in Peru, this amazing trail is unparalleled for its ecological diversity and rich in archaeological treasures, The trail combines the mysterious and religious Inca ruins stunning mountains and lush cloud forest rich in flora and fauna, over 450 species of birds and 300 species of orchids, ending this adventure in the historical sanctuary of Machu Picchu.
These snappers thrive in the open waters of the marine reserve and are relatively abundant in Belize where Mother Nature has been generous in her distribution of a vibrant reef system and ecological diversity.
Panama, known as the crossroads of the Americas, is a country rich with both cultural and ecological diversity.
With travelers discovering Panama's rich cultural and ecological diversity, travel to the country is steadily rising.
Even if you don't feel like exploring the area's ecological diversity, you can cocoon in your paradise within a paradise.
Bali is renowned the world over by its cultural heritage, ceremonial traditions, art and architecture, the natural beauty and ecological diversity — serene beaches, unique and rich marine environment that is ideal for diving, snorkeling, dolphin watching and water sports, rice fields, vineyards and fragrant tropical plantations, volcanoes and waterfalls, natural hot springs and sacred temples, and most of all friendly and cultured people with genuine hospitality.
The sea kayaking adventure is designed to introduce novice kayakers as well as advanced paddlers to the beauty and ecological diversity of Turneffe Atoll.
Kayaking is available in many parts of Belize, but Turneffe Atoll is particularly suited to unforgettable sea kayaking adventures, and our resort's all inclusive Kayaking Vacation Package is designed to introduce novice kayakers, as well as advanced paddlers, to the beauty and ecological diversity of Belize's Turneffe Atoll.
Trinidad boasts of an ecological diversity unmatched in the Caribbean and the east coast is a prime example.
Stretching across northern Germany for a distance of a 110 kilometres, the spectacular Harz mountain range is a destination that is as renowned for its breath - taking natural beauty as it is for the ecological diversity of its landscapes.
«Costa Rica was an incredible wedding destination because of its ecological diversity, beautiful beaches, tropical forests, magnificent animals and birds, as well as the warmth of its people», said Bardwil.
Nearly twenty percent of the country is occupied by 9 national parks and 13 national scenic areas that serve to preserve Taiwan's ecological diversity.
The Port O'Call Eco Lodge is perfect for eco-travellers wanting to visit the oldest rainforest in the world, the Daintree Rainforest, or to experience the ecological diversity of the Great Barrier Reef.
Visit Shark Bay World Heritage Discovery Centre to learn about the region's cultural and ecological diversity.
He is not anti-business, but he staunchly opposes corporate recklessness and exploitation, whether of people or the environment, and applauds those who demand — and practice — corporate responsibility and respect for human and ecological diversity and well - being.
In the early 1960s Boyle began writing stories for Sports Illustrated about the ecological diversity of the Hudson River and the fish kills caused by Con Ed's new nuclear power plant at Indian Point.
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